New Mexico Military Institute Photo - Military and non military college choices include: -2 Year Early Army Commissioning Program -US Service Academy Prep Program -Associate of Arts and Science Degrees for Transfer - No Military Commitment

Best New Mexico Community Colleges (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 community colleges serving 58,477 students in New Mexico (20 public colleges and 4 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in New Mexico is approximately $1,992 per year for in-state students and $4,440 for out-of-state students. (view national tuition costs).
The average community college acceptance rate in New Mexico is 87% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 74%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 24:1.

Top-Ranked New Mexico Community Colleges (2026)

College
Location
Quick Facts
Brookline College-Albuquerque
Private for-profit
303 Roma Ave 3rd Floor, Suite 300
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(888) 717-0199
Enrollment: 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Acceptance rate: 50% Minority enrollment: 81%
Carrington College-Albuquerque
Private for-profit
1001 Menaul Blvd. N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 254-7777
Enrollment: 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
52 University Blvd
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 624-7000
Enrollment: 2,901 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $1,212 Out-state tuition: $2,808 Minority enrollment: 77%
Mesalands Community College
Public
911 S Tenth Street
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-6600
Enrollment: 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 In-state tuition: $1,560 Out-state tuition: $2,544 Minority enrollment: 65%
2400 North Scenic Drive
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 439-3600
Enrollment: 1,548 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 In-state tuition: $1,068 Out-state tuition: $2,796 Minority enrollment: 64%
525 Buena Vista Dr SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 224-3000
Enrollment: 19,342 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Acceptance rate: 82% In-state tuition: $1,376 Out-state tuition: $6,656 Minority enrollment: 75%
Clovis Community College
Public
417 Schepps Blvd
Clovis, NM 88101
(800) 769-1409
Enrollment: 2,342 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $1,036 Out-state tuition: $1,912 Minority enrollment: 57%
709 Mechem Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-2120
Enrollment: 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 In-state tuition: $1,348 Out-state tuition: $3,580 Minority enrollment: 62%
Luna Community College
Public
336 Luna Drive
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-2500
Enrollment: 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 In-state tuition: $1,198 Out-state tuition: $2,230 Minority enrollment: 84%
New Mexico Junior College
New Mexico Junior College Photo
Public
5317 Lovington Hwy
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-4510
Enrollment: 2,235 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 In-state tuition: $1,704 Out-state tuition: $1,896 Minority enrollment: 72%
New Mexico Military Institute
New Mexico Military Institute Photo - All students are members of the Corps of Cadets, participating in leadership and all Corps activities including JROTC.
Public
101 W. College Blvd.
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-6250
Enrollment: 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Acceptance rate: 53% In-state tuition: $7,483 Out-state tuition: $10,215 Minority enrollment: 77%
2800 N. Sonoma Ranch Blvd.
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 528-7000
Enrollment: 7,200 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 In-state tuition: $1,872 Out-state tuition: $4,968 Minority enrollment: 81%
1500 Third Street
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-6678
Enrollment: 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 In-state tuition: $2,064 Out-state tuition: $3,936 Minority enrollment: 82%
Northern New Mexico College
Public
921 Paseo de Onate
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-2100
Enrollment: 1,425 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 In-state tuition: $3,961 Out-state tuition: $11,523 Minority enrollment: 89%
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque
Private for-profit
4400 Cutler Avenue NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-1234
Enrollment: 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
San Juan College
Public
4601 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 326-3311
Enrollment: 6,452 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $1,104 Out-state tuition: $3,504 Minority enrollment: 66%
Santa Fe Community College
Santa Fe Community College Photo
Public
6401 Richards Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-1000
Enrollment: 4,469 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $2,139 Out-state tuition: $4,131 Minority enrollment: 68%
Southeast New Mexico College
Public
1500 University Drive
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-9200
Enrollment: 1,431 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 In-state tuition: $1,780 Out-state tuition: $3,700 Minority enrollment: 72%
Southwestern College
Private not-for-profit
3960 San Felipe Road
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 471-5756
Enrollment: 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
9169 Coors Blvd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 346-2347
Enrollment: 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Acceptance rate: 100%
705 Gurley Ave.
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-7500
Enrollment: 1,687 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Acceptance rate: 94% In-state tuition: $1,704 Out-state tuition: $4,104 Minority enrollment: 87%
4000 University Dr
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 662-5919
Enrollment: 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 In-state tuition: $1,770 Out-state tuition: $4,884 Minority enrollment: 72%
1157 County Road 110
Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557
(575) 737-6200
Enrollment: 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 In-state tuition: $1,902 Out-state tuition: $4,782 Minority enrollment: 70%
280 La Entrada
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 925-8500
Enrollment: 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 In-state tuition: $1,561 Out-state tuition: $4,182 Minority enrollment: 78%
[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in New Mexico

Community Colleges in New Mexico (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5000 Marble NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 254-7575
Enrollment: 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 In-state tuition: $22,613 Out-state tuition: $22,613 Minority enrollment: 69%

Overview

This State (NM)
Total Faculty
51 staff
Number of Programs Offered
14

Student Body

Total Enrollment
1,144 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
# Full-Time Students
344 students
# Part-Time Students
800 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
369 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
357 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
186 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
800 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
103 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
319 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
10%
% Asian
2%
% Hispanic
50%
% Black
3%
% White
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
% Unknown races
5%
Diversity Score
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
40%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,300

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees
$1,992
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,440
Private State Tuition Fees
n/a
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,236
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,125
Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Total Avg.
1,445
SAT Reading
485
SAT Math
505
SAT Writing
455
ACT Total Avg.
60
ACT Composite
20
ACT English
19
ACT Math
21

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in New Mexico?
There are 24 community colleges serving 58,477 students in New Mexico.
How much do community colleges cost in New Mexico?
The average tuition for community colleges in New Mexico is approximately $1,992 per year for in-state students and $4,440 for out-of-state students.
What are the top-ranked community colleges in New Mexico?
What is the community college acceptance rate in New Mexico?
The average community college acceptance rate in New Mexico is 87% (compared to national acceptance rates).
How diverse are community colleges in New Mexico?
Community colleges in New Mexico have approximately 74% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.

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