Mesalands Community College

911 S Tenth Street
Tucumcari, NM 88401
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • Mesalands Community College is an institution of higher education that promotes student learning through quality education and services while fostering personal growth, leadership, and opportunity to a culturally diverse community.

School Highlights

Mesalands Community College serves 745 students (14% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 97%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 745 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,560
  • Out-state tuition: $2,544
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Mesalands 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
64 staff
111 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Mesalands Community College has declined by 15% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The Mesalands Community College diversity score of 0.67 is more than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
745 students
1,111 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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# Full-Time Students
102 students
374 students
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# Part-Time Students
643 students
737 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
371 students
426 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
102 students
490 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
86 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
643 students
893 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
106 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
32 students
258 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
2%
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% Asian
4%
3%
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% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
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% Black
37%
55%
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% White
n/a
3%
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% Hawaiian
41%
31%
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% Two or more races
16%
4%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
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% Unknown races
n/a
2%
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Diversity Score
0.67
0.60
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.45%
0.2475%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3644%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,200
$36,300
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,560 is less than the state average of $2,058. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $2,544 is less than the state average of $4,616. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,560
$2,058
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$2,544
$4,616
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
91%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$4,750
$13,236
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,375
$6,125
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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)

School Notes

  • Mesalands Community College was established as Tucumcari Area Vocational School (TAVS) under the Area Vocational School Act of New Mexico during the thirty-third Legislative Session of the State of New Mexico. In January 1979, an act of the Legislature authorized the establishment of an area vocational school in Tucumcari. The school was authorized to offer programs of vocational education leading to certificates and diplomas. Mesalands Community College is situated at 911 South Tenth Street in Tucumcari, New Mexico. Tumcari, located in the eastern part of the state and surrounded by scenic mesas, is recognizable by its landmark, the 5,000-ft. butte known as Tucumcari Mountain. The campus of Mesalands Community College is positioned on 23 acres, with room for future expansion. The main campus is comprised of five buildings, with three additional buildings located at other sites off the main campus. As a community college, we are here to meet your educational goals and aspirations. Whether you are interested in improving your pre-collegiate skills, training for a technical career, or preparing to transfer to a four-year institution, we can fulfill your needs. As a small college, we can provide personal attention and a caring atmosphere that is difficult to find elsewhere. Our small classes and caring faculty create a learning environment designed to make our students successful. Mesalands Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 745 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,560
  • Out-state tuition: $2,544
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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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 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. 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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