Central New Mexico Community College

525 Buena Vista Dr SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106

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Tel: (505) 224-3000

www.cnm.edu

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School Highlights

Central New Mexico Community College serves 21,398 students (25% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 70%.

Quick Stats (2023)

Enrollment: 21,398 students
In-state tuition: $1,376
Out-state tuition: $6,656
Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
Minority enrollment: 70%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Central New Mexico Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 1,458 teachers has grown by 139% over five years.

Central New Mexico Community College

(NM) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

1,458 staff

111 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Central New Mexico Community College has declined by 12% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five years.

The Central New Mexico Community College diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

21,398 students

1,046 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

11:1

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# Full-Time Students

5,260 students

391 students

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# Part-Time Students

16,138 students

781 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

137 students

426 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

5,260 students

554 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

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96 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

16,138 students

781 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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68 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

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258 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

% Hispanic

51%

48%

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% Black

% White

30%

% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

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Diversity Score

0.64

0.67

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

15.69%

1.51%

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

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0.99%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$33,100

$34,400

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,376 is less than the state average of $2,058. The in-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $6,656 is more than the state average of $4,616. The out-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$1,376

$2,058

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$6,656

$4,616

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

84%

89%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$6,834

$13,236

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$3,765

$6,125

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Acceptance Rate

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100%

SAT Reading

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485

SAT Math

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505

SAT Writing

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455

ACT Composite

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ACT English

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ACT Math

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Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Central New Mexico Community College cost?

Central New Mexico Community College's tuition is approximately $1,376 for In-State students and $6,656 for Out-State students.

What is Central New Mexico Community College's ranking?

Central New Mexico Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Mexico for: Largest student body and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Enrollment: 21,398 students
In-state tuition: $1,376
Out-state tuition: $6,656
Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
Minority enrollment: 70%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For New Mexico public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,058 per year for in-state students and $4,616 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in New Mexico is 88%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

New Mexico community colleges have a diversity score of 0.67, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in New Mexico is New Mexico Military Institute. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.