Central New Mexico Community College
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
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
1,458 staff
111 staff

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

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1

# Full-Time Students
5,260 students
391 students

# Part-Time Students
16,138 students
781 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
137 students
426 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5,260 students
554 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
96 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
16,138 students
781 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
68 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
258 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
6%
9%

% Asian
2%
2%

% Hispanic
51%
48%

% Black
3%
2%

% White
30%
30%

% Two or more races
2%
2%

% Non Resident races
n/a
1%

% Unknown races
5%
6%


Diversity Score
0.64
0.67

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
15.69%
1.51%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.99%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,100
$34,400

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

Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,656
$4,616

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
89%

Median Debt for Graduates
$6,834
$13,236

Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,765
$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)
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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