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(Nationwide) |
| County |
Lea County, NM |
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| Title IV Eligible |
Yes |
Yes |
| Carnegie Classification |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control |
Public |
Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate |
1,128 students |
998 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate |
1,382 students |
1,405 students |
| Total Enrollment |
2,510 students |
2,164 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity |
200 students |
220 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
81% |
78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
38% |
47% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$2,729 |
$2,810 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants |
21% |
28% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received |
$842 |
$1,211 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants |
47% |
11% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received |
$1,865 |
$1,117 |
| % Students Receiving Loans |
16% |
37% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received |
$2,078 |
$3,048 |
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- New Mexico Junior College first opened its doors to students in the fall of 1966. Since that time it has grown to be one of the finest community colleges in the "Land of Enchantment" with a current enrollment of 3,239. The campus is contained on 243 acres with over 331,400 gross square feet of building space, worth an estimated $37.3 million.
- NMJC offers associate degrees in science, applied science, and arts; in addition, several certificate programs in vocational trade areas. There are over 640 courses of study offered annually through NMJC's two instructional sectors: Arts and Sciences and Business and Technology.
- NMJC maintains a very strong college credit transfer program coordinated with area universities and colleges. Based upon a strong foundation built at NMJC, students transferring to senior universities compete and succeed at a level equal to or above their new college peers. NMJC students have also advanced to successful professional and academic careers.
- The staff at New Mexico Junior College recognizes the importance of a variety of collegiate experiences, and we are proud of our varied activities that can make your stay at NMJC enjoyable and exciting. Some of the activities include performing arts, visual arts, Student Senate, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Phi Beta Lambda Business Fraternity, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, intramural programs, the Student Nurse Association, Alliance for Minority Participation in Math, Science, and Engineering, and a host of intercollegiate athletics and other activities.
- New Mexico Junior College is accredited by American Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers ,American Association of Community Colleges ,Association of Community College Trustees ,New Mexico Council of Independent Community Colleges ,League for Innovation in the Community College ,Learning Resources Network (LERN) ,National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators ,National Association of Student Personnel Administrators.
- Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.
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