Brookline College-Albuquerque
- Brookline College - Albuquerque is a truly unique career college and there is no other career college that does what we do. IIA College is an independent, accredited institution dedicated to meeting the educational needs of a developing multicultural society. The institution is committed to preparing students academically and professionally to meet the constantly changing employment requirements of business, industry, public service organizations, and medical support agencies functioning in a highly advanced and expanding technological community.
School Highlights
Brookline College-Albuquerque serves 608 students (98% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American), which is less than the state average of 70%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 608 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 39%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Brookline College-Albuquerque ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 312% over five years.
Brookline College-Albuquerque
(NM) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
33 staff
111 staff

Number of Programs Offered
11
57
Student Body
The student population of Brookline College-Albuquerque has grown by 138% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Brookline College-Albuquerque diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
608 students
1,046 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1

# Full-Time Students
598 students
391 students

# Part-Time Students
10 students
781 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
470 students
426 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
598 students
554 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
96 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
10 students
781 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
68 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
258 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
11%
9%

% Asian
2%
2%

% Hispanic
18%
48%

% Black
6%
2%

% White
61%
30%

% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%

% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
6%


Diversity Score
0.58
0.67

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
28%
11%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
2.03%
0.99%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$23,600
$34,400

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
67%
89%

Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$13,236

Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$6,125

Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
SAT Reading
n/a
485
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
455
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- ACICS-Nationally Accredited. Brookline College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award certificates, diplomas, associate's degrees, bachelor's degrees, and master's degrees. The Accediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. 2) New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED)-Brookine College is licensed in Arizona by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education and in New Mexico by the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Brookline College-Albuquerque often compared to?
Brookline College-Albuquerqueis often viewed alongside schools like Central New Mexico Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Brookline College-Albuquerque's ranking?
Brookline College-Albuquerque ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Mexico for: Highest completion rates.
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