For the 2024-25 school year, there are 24 community colleges serving 54,401 students in New Mexico (20 public colleges and 4 private colleges).
For New Mexico community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,058 per year for in-state students and $4,616 for out-of-state students. (view national tuition costs).
The best top ranked community colleges in California include New Mexico Military Institute, Carrington College-Albuquerque and Mesalands Community College.
The average community college acceptance rate in New Mexico is 88% (view national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 97% (majority Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 11:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(NM) School Average
American Indian
2%
Asian
3%
Black
55%
White
3%
Hawaiian
31%
Two or more races
4%
Unknown
2%
Top Ranked New Mexico Community Colleges (2024-25)
College
Location
Students
101 W. College Blvd.
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-6250
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-6250
| 476 students
Carrington College-Albuquerque
Private for-profit
1001 Menaul Blvd. N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 254-7777
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 254-7777
| 490 students
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque
Private for-profit
4400 Cutler Avenue NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-1234
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-1234
| 782 students
Brookline College-Albuquerque
Private for-profit
4201 Central Ave NW-Ste J
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(888) 717-0199
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(888) 717-0199
| 556 students
525 Buena Vista Dr SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 224-3000
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 224-3000
| 18,563 students
709 Mechem Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-2120
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-2120
| 602 students
52 University Blvd
Roswell, NM 88202
(575) 624-7000
Roswell, NM 88202
(575) 624-7000
| 1,627 students
2400 North Scenic Drive
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 439-3600
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 439-3600
| 946 students
2800 N. Sonoma Ranch Blvd.
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 528-7000
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 528-7000
| 6,454 students
1500 Third Street
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-6678
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-6678
| 692 students
921 Paseo de Onate
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-2100
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-2100
| 1,136 students
1500 University Drive
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-9200
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-9200
| 1,361 students
Southwestern College
Private not-for-profit
3960 San Felipe Road
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-6806
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-6806
| 192 students
9169 Coors Blvd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 346-2347
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 346-2347
| 357 students
705 Gurley Ave.
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-7500
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-7500
| 2,005 students
4000 University Dr
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 662-5919
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 662-5919
| 845 students
1157 County Road 110
Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557
(575) 737-6200
Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557
(575) 737-6200
| 1,244 students
280 La Entrada
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 925-8500
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 925-8500
| 1,883 students
Community Colleges in New Mexico (Closed)
School
Location
Students
5000 Marble NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 254-7575
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 254-7575
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in New Mexico?
There are 24 community colleges serving 54,401 students in New Mexico.
How much do community colleges cost in New Mexico?
For New Mexico community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,058 per year for in-state students and $4,616 for out-of-state students.
What are the top ranked community colleges in New Mexico?
The best top ranked community colleges in New Mexico include New Mexico Military Institute, Carrington College-Albuquerque and Mesalands Community College.
What is community college acceptance rate in New Mexico?
The average community college acceptance rate in New Mexico is 88% (view national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in New Mexico?
New Mexico community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.75 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in New Mexico?
Community colleges in New Mexico are approximately 97% minority students (majority Black).
Recent Articles
How to Learn Online Successfully
In this article, we discuss the unique challenges and opportunities that adult learners face while learning online. We offer you practical tips on creating a productive learning environment, managing your time effectively, and making the most of your course's resources.
Community Colleges Fight Back Against For-Profit Attacks: The Rebuttal
After being attacked by private colleges, community colleges are mounting a defense and publishing studies that clearly outline the differences between the public and private institutions.
Why President Obama is Hailed as the Community College President
Learn how President Obama, who is considered the "Community College President," has rightly earned his title based upon his proposed funding and support for community colleges throughout the country.
