School Highlights
Central New Mexico Community College serves 28,937 students (17% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 28,937 students
- In-state tuition: $1,376
- Out-state tuition: $6,656
- Acceptance Rate: 82%
- Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
- Minority enrollment: 74%
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,458 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Central New Mexico Community College
(NM) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
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 grown by 25% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 15:1 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
28,937 students
2,145 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
4,821 students
371 students
# Part-Time Students
24,116 students
1,774 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
289 students
284 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,821 students
490 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
146 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
24,116 students
1,774 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
128 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
258 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
7%
10%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
53%
50%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
26%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.67
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
28%
25%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
40%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,100
$36,300
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 16% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,656 is more than the state average of $4,570. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,376
$2,058
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,656
$4,570
Tuition Notes
$1,584 per year for residents
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,834
$13,236
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,765
$6,125
Acceptance Rate
82%
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 Administrators
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 the acceptance rate of Central New Mexico Community College?
The acceptance rate of Central New Mexico Community College is 82%, which is lower than the state average of 100%.
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.
In what neighborhood is Central New Mexico Community College located?
Central New Mexico Community College is located in the Silver Hill neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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