- 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 706 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 706 students
- Acceptance Rate: 50%
- Student:teacher ratio: 21:1
- Minority enrollment: 79%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Brookline College-Albuquerque
(NM) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
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
6
58
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Brookline College-Albuquerque has grown by 56% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 18:1 over five years.
The Brookline College-Albuquerque diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
706 students
2,145 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
706 students
371 students
# Part-Time Students
10 students
1,774 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
706 students
284 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
706 students
490 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
146 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
10 students
1,774 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
128 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
258 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
8%
10%
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
57%
50%
% Black
6%
3%
% White
21%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.62
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)
64%
40%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$23,600
$36,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$13,236
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$6,125
Acceptance Rate
50%
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: 2024 (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 the acceptance rate of Brookline College-Albuquerque?
The acceptance rate of Brookline College-Albuquerque is 50%, which is lower than the state average of 100%.
In what neighborhood is Brookline College-Albuquerque located?
Brookline College-Albuquerque is located in the Pat Hurley neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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