School Highlights
Central New Mexico Community College serves 18,563 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the state average of 97%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 18,563 students
- In-state tuition: $1,376
- Out-state tuition: $6,656
- Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- 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
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 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five years.
The Central New Mexico Community College diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has declined by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
18,563 students
1,111 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
4,595 students
374 students
# Part-Time Students
13,968 students
737 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
137 students
426 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,595 students
490 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
86 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
13,968 students
893 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
106 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
258 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
2%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
57%
55%
% White
3%
3%
% Hawaiian
30%
31%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2475%
0.2475%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3644%
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 15% 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 9% 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%
91%
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: 2023 (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.
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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