New Mexico Junior College
School Notes Overview:
New Mexico Junior College, as a comprehensive community college, promotes success through learning. In support of its mission, New Mexico Junior College (NMJC) offers a variety of educational opportunities and services to meet needs in the lifelong process of personal and professional development....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Lea County, NM | - |
| 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 | 1,127 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 1,529 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 2,656 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 300 students | 233 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 51% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 18% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $1,676 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 8% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,542 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 19% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $4,581 | $1,147 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 13% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $1,806 | $3,143 |
School Notes:
- 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: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- NM Junior College raises tuition (KRQE & KASA FOX 2 Albuquerque)
posted on March 19, 2010 at 05:24:44 pm
The board of the Hobbs school voted unanimously to increase tuition in response to a drop in state funding. - Morning Roundup (Albuquerque Journal)
posted on March 19, 2010 at 05:07:55 pm
News from around New Mexico: A decision in the first case under Santa Fe's new DWI vehicle forfeiture ordinance was delayed Thursday when a judge said she needed more time to review evidence. The first weekend of Spring is going to be wet, cold and windy as another winter storm rolls into New Mexico Friday afternoon into Saturday. New Mexico Junior College is raising tuition , starting in the ... - NM Junior College raises tuition (KOB 4 Albuquerque)
posted on March 19, 2010 at 04:41:13 pm
New Mexico Junior College is raising tuition, starting in the fall. - NM Junior College raises tuition (News West 9 Midland)
posted on March 19, 2010 at 04:32:54 pm
Associated Press - March 19, 2010 12:25 PM ET HOBBS, N.M. (AP) - New Mexico Junior College is raising tuition, starting in the fall. The board of the Hobbs school voted unanimously to... - Oregon State's Santos adapts to change (Albany Democrat-Herald)
posted on March 18, 2010 at 06:50:49 pm
CORVALLIS - Adalberto Santos is used to adjusting to newsurroundings.
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