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Most Selective Community Colleges in New Mexico

The average community college acceptance rate in New Mexico is approximately 85% per year (2025).
The most selective college in New Mexico is currently New Mexico Military Institute, with an acceptance rate of 41%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 41% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 85%

Most Selective Community Colleges in New Mexico (2025)

College
Acceptance Rate
Location
Rank: #11.
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
Acceptance Rate: 41%
101 W. College Blvd.
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-6250
Rank: #22.
Brookline College-Albuquerque
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 50%
4201 Central Ave NW-Ste J
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(888) 717-0199
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 82%
525 Buena Vista Dr SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 224-3000
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 94%
705 Gurley Ave.
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-7500
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Clovis Community College
Public
Acceptance Rate: 100%
417 Schepps Blvd
Clovis, NM 88101
(800) 769-1409
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
52 University Blvd
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 624-7000
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
9169 Coors Blvd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 346-2347
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
San Juan College
Public
Acceptance Rate: 100%
4601 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 326-3311
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Santa Fe Community College
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Public
Acceptance Rate: 100%
6401 Richards Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-1000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New Mexico average community college acceptance rate?
The New Mexico average community college acceptance rate is 85% for 2025.
What are the most selective community college in New Mexico?
The most selective community college in New Mexico include New Mexico Military Institute, Brookline College-Albuquerque and Central New Mexico Community College.

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