San Juan College

4601 College Blvd, Farmington, NM, 87402-4699
Tel: (505)326-3311
Public | 9,260 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • San Juan College serves 9,260 students (34% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body.
  • San Juan College is the only community colleges within San Juan County, NM.
  • The nearest community college is ( miles away).

School Overview:
San Juan College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 240 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 9,260 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:39 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 3,119 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 6,141 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 29% 1%
% Asian		 1% 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 14% 6%
% Black		 1% 15%
% White		 54% 62%
% Two or more races		 - 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $1,032 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $2,328 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • San Juan College was founded in 1956 as the Farmington Branch of the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts, in accordance with statutes of the State of New Mexico. All classes were initially taught by part-time instructors during evening hours in facilities at Farmington High School. In 1958, the name was changed from Farmington Branch to San Juan Branch, NMSU. This name better indicated the area served by the branch.
  • San Juan College celebrates diversity through special academic and cultural activities which enhance the community college experience. A wide range of educational opportunities is provided including academic transfer degrees, technical-occupational programs, general education classes, and non-credit offerings. Fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, San Juan College is a participant in the Academic Quality Improvement Project which is focused on quality principles. As the recipient of the state of New Mexico's highest quality award, San Juan College continues to emphasize improvement in all aspects of the institution. San Juan College offers a world of educational opportunities for everyone.
  • The college is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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