The community colleges in New Mexico are comprised of approximately 74% minorities (2026).
The community colleges minority in New Mexico are listed below (where sufficient data available).
Minority Range: 33%
100%
Avg. Minority: 74%
Community College Minority Statistics in New Mexico (2026)
College
% Minority
Location
Rank: #11.
Minority: 100%
9169 Coors Blvd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 346-2347
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 346-2347
Rank: #22.
Northern New Mexico College
Public
Minority: 89%
921 Paseo de Onate
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-2100
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-2100
Rank: #33.
Minority: 87%
705 Gurley Ave.
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-7500
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-7500
Rank: #44.
Carrington College-Albuquerque
Private for-profit
Minority: 86%
1001 Menaul Blvd. N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 254-7777
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 254-7777
Rank: #55.
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque
Private for-profit
Minority: 85%
4400 Cutler Avenue NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-1234
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-1234
Rank: #66.
Luna Community College
Public
Minority: 84%
336 Luna Drive
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-2500
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-2500
Rank: #77.
Minority: 82%
1500 Third Street
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-6678
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-6678
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Minority: 81%
2800 N. Sonoma Ranch Blvd.
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 528-7000
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 528-7000
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Brookline College-Albuquerque
Private for-profit
Minority: 81%
303 Roma Ave 3rd Floor, Suite 300
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(888) 717-0199
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(888) 717-0199
Rank: #1010.
Minority: 78%
280 La Entrada
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 925-8500
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 925-8500
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Minority: 77%
101 W. College Blvd.
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-6250
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-6250
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Minority: 77%
52 University Blvd
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 624-7000
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 624-7000
Rank: #1313.
Minority: 75%
525 Buena Vista Dr SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 224-3000
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 224-3000
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Southeast New Mexico College
Public
Minority: 72%
1500 University Drive
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-9200
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-9200
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Minority: 72%
4000 University Dr
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 662-5919
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 662-5919
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
New Mexico Junior College ![New Mexico Junior College Photo]( "New Mexico Junior College Photo")
Public
Minority: 72%
5317 Lovington Hwy
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-4510
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-4510
Rank: #1717.
Minority: 70%
1157 County Road 110
Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557
(575) 737-6200
Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557
(575) 737-6200
Rank: #1818.
Santa Fe Community College ![Santa Fe Community College Photo]( "Santa Fe Community College Photo")
Public
Minority: 68%
6401 Richards Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-1000
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-1000
Rank: #1919.
San Juan College
Public
Minority: 66%
4601 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 326-3311
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 326-3311
Rank: #2020.
Mesalands Community College
Public
Minority: 65%
911 S Tenth Street
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-6600
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-6600
Rank: #2121.
Minority: 64%
2400 North Scenic Drive
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 439-3600
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 439-3600
Rank: #2222.
Minority: 62%
709 Mechem Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-2120
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-2120
Rank: #2323.
Clovis Community College
Public
Minority: 57%
417 Schepps Blvd
Clovis, NM 88101
(800) 769-1409
Clovis, NM 88101
(800) 769-1409
Rank: #2424.
Southwestern College
Private not-for-profit
Minority: 33%
3960 San Felipe Road
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 471-5756
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 471-5756
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the New Mexico average percent of minority students in community college?
The New Mexico average percent of minority students in community college is approximately 74% for 2026.
What are the most diverse community college in New Mexico?
The most diverse community college in New Mexico include Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, Northern New Mexico College and University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus.
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