Community College Minority Statistics in New Mexico

The community colleges in New Mexico are comprised of approximately 70% minorities (2024).
The community colleges minority in New Mexico are listed below (where sufficient data available).
Minority Range: 38% 94% Avg. Minority: 68%

Community College Minority Statistics in New Mexico (2024)

College
% Minority
Location
Rank: #11.
Minority: 94%
705 Gurley Ave.
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-7500
Rank: #22.
Northern New Mexico College
Public
Minority: 91%
921 Paseo de Onate
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-2100
Rank: #33.
Luna Community College
Public
Minority: 82%
336 Luna Drive
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-2500
Rank: #44.
Minority: 81%
2800 N. Sonoma Ranch Blvd.
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 528-7000
Rank: #55.
Minority: 80%
4400 Cutler Avenue NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-1234
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Minority: 77%
1500 Third Street
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-6678
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Minority: 77%
280 La Entrada
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 925-8500
Rank: #88.
Minority: 75%
52 University Blvd
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 624-7000
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
New Mexico Military Institute
New Mexico Military Institute Photo - All students are members of the Corps of Cadets, participating in leadership and all Corps activities including JROTC.
Public
Minority: 73%
101 W. College Blvd.
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-6250
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Minority: 73%
1157 County Road 110
Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557
(575) 737-6200
Rank: #1111.
Minority: 70%
525 Buena Vista Dr SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 224-3000
Rank: #1212.
Minority: 68%
4000 University Dr
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 662-5919
Rank: #1313.
New Mexico Junior College
New Mexico Junior College Photo
Public
Minority: 65%
5317 Lovington Hwy
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-4510
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Santa Fe Community College
Santa Fe Community College Photo
Public
Minority: 63%
6401 Richards Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-1000
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Minority: 63%
709 Mechem Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 315-1120
Rank: #1616.
Minority: 60%
1500 University Drive
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-9200
Rank: #1717.
Minority: 58%
2400 North Scenic Drive
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 439-3600
Rank: #1818.
Clovis Community College
Public
Minority: 56%
417 Schepps Blvd
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4025
Rank: #1919.
San Juan College
Public
Minority: 53%
4601 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 326-3311
Rank: #2020.
Mesalands Community College
Public
Minority: 49%
911 S Tenth Street
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-4413
Rank: #2121.
Brookline College-Albuquerque
Private for-profit
Minority: 41%
4201 Central Ave NW-Ste J
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 880-2877
Rank: #2222.
Southwestern College
Private not-for-profit
Minority: 38%
3960 San Felipe Road
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-6806

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 70% for 2024.
What are the most diverse community college in New Mexico?
The most diverse community college in New Mexico include University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus, Northern New Mexico College and Luna Community College.

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