Luna Community College

336 Luna Drive
Las Vegas, NM 87701-0000

Tel: (505)454-2500

Luna Community College is an institution of higher learning committed to serving the changing needs of its student population and the surrounding communities. Its mission is to provide comprehensive education, preparation for relevant employment, and opportunities for life-long learning.

School Highlights

Luna Community College serves 1,440 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 48:1 is higher than the state community college average of 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 65%.
Luna Community College is the only community colleges within San Miguel County, NM.
The nearest community college is Santa Fe Community College (42.70 miles away).

The student population of 1,440 has declined by 22% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 48:1 has increased from 39:1 over five years.
The school's diversity score of 0.40 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has grown by 21% over five years.

Total Enrollment	1,440 students	1,793 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	48:1	30:1

# Full-Time Students	433 students	604 students

# Part-Time Students	1,007 students	1,189 students


% American Indian/Alaskan	3%	10%

% Asian	2%	2%

% Hispanic	75%	44%

% Black	-	2%

% White	18%	35%

% Unknown races	2%	5%

Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body.	0.40	0.67

College Completion Rate	18%	13%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$28,200	$34,400

The public in-state tuition of $1,198 is less than the state average of $2,084. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $2,230 is less than the state average of $4,620. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$1,198	$2,084

Out-State Tuition Fees	$2,230	$4,620

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	86%	87%

Median Debt for Graduates	$6,500	$15,750

Median Debt for Dropouts	$3,500	$6,495

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Luna Community College continues to be an outstanding institution of higher education. With a strong history of vocational-technical education, which began in 1970, and becoming a comprehensive community college in 1997, Luna Community College is dedicated to excellence in meeting the needs of students. With a broadened focus, Luna Community College offers the first two years of a Baccalaureate Degree and various Associate Degrees and Certificates, which meet the needs of students in Business and Professional Studies, Vocational Education, Technologies, Health Sciences and Developmental Education. Luna Community College (LCC) is the only community college in northeastern New Mexico. LCC is located in the lower slopes of the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range overlooking the city of Las Vegas, New Mexico. LCC enjoys an outstanding reputation for its caliber of facilities, teaching methods, curricula, and dedication to excellence. Luna Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.