Central New Mexico Community College

525 Buena Vista Dr SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

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 (2024)

  • 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:

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 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
1,458 staff
111 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Central New Mexico Community College has declined by 7% 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
1,172 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
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Central New Mexico Community College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Central New Mexico Community College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of New Mexico.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
137 students
426 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5,260 students
554 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
96 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
16,138 students
882 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
68 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
258 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
6%
9%
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% Asian
2%
2%
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% Hispanic
51%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Central New Mexico Community College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
3%
2%
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% White
30%
30%
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Central New Mexico Community College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Central New Mexico Community College and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Unknown races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Central New Mexico Community College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
Diversity Score
0.64
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Central New Mexico Community College and the community college average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
31%
25%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Central New Mexico Community College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
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
$36,300
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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
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Central New Mexico Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
89%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Central New Mexico Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,834
$13,236
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Central New Mexico Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,765
$6,125
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Central New Mexico Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
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.
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • 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)

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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 lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in New Mexico is New Mexico Military Institute. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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