Luna Community College

336 Luna Drive
Las Vegas, NM 87701
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Tel: (505) 454-2500
www.luna.edu
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  • 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 1,043 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 72%.

Top Rankings

Luna Community College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in New Mexico for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 139 teachers has grown by 167% over five years.
Luna Community College(NM) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High NontraditionalAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty139 staff137 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Luna Community College has declined by 27% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 48:1 over five years.
The Luna Community College diversity score of 0.32 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment1,043 students1,649 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio8:112:1
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# Full-Time Students317 students460 students
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# Part-Time Students726 students1,189 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
10%
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
81%
50%
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% Black
1%
3%
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% White
15%
28%
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% Unknown races
1%
4%
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Diversity Score0.320.66
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College Completion Rate
18%
24%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$28,200$34,400
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,198 is less than the state average of $2,084. The in-state tuition has declined by 7% 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 declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$1,198$2,084
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Out-State Tuition Fees$2,230$4,620
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid88%87%
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Median Debt for Graduates$4,200$16,082
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Median Debt for Dropouts$3,490$6,500
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Sports

Total Sports Offered2 sports
SportsBaseball, SoftballBaseball, Softball,
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • 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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Luna Community College is Santa Fe Community College (41.6 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Santa Fe Community College
    Santa Fe Community College Photo
    Public
    4,110 students | 41.60 Mi6401 Richards Ave
    Santa Fe, NM 87508
    (505) 428-1000     41.604,110
  • Southwestern College
    Private not-for-profit
    174 students | 44.60 Mi3960 San Felipe Road
    Santa Fe, NM 87507
    (505) 467-6806     44.60174
  • University of New Mexico-Taos Campus
    Public
    1,143 students | 51.70 Mi1157 County Road 110
    Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557
    (575) 737-6200     51.701,143
  • Northern New Mexico College
    Public
    1,119 students | 53.30 Mi921 Paseo de Onate
    Espanola, NM 87532
    (505) 747-2100     53.301,119
  • University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus
    Public
    912 students | 62.20 Mi4000 University Dr
    Los Alamos, NM 87544
    (505) 662-5919     62.20912
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 1,043 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,198
  • Out-state tuition: $2,230
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 85%
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