New Mexico State University-Carlsbad
- NMSU-Carlsbad is a dynamic, quality driven institution serving the rapidly changing community needs and has positioned itself to lead the community into the 21st century. The college provides a leadership role in fashioning the future, anticipating changes in our community, and provides access to post-secondary education and vocational skills to address these challenges.
School Highlights
New Mexico State University-Carlsbad serves 1,921 students (17% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 72%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,921 students
- In-state tuition: $1,780
- Out-state tuition: $3,700
- Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 72%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 33% over five years.
New Mexico State University-Carlsbad
(NM) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
104 staff
137 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of New Mexico State University-Carlsbad has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 34:1 over five years.
The New Mexico State University-Carlsbad diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,921 students
1,649 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
322 students
460 students
# Part-Time Students
1,599 students
1,189 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
363 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
10%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
54%
50%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
28%
28%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
11%
4%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.66
College Completion Rate
15%
24%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,100
$34,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,780 is less than the state average of $2,084. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,700 is less than the state average of $4,620. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,780
$2,084
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,700
$4,620
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
74%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$19,123
$16,082
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,500
$6,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
34%
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: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- NMSU-Carlsbad is a two-year branch community college of New Mexico State University and is independently accredited by the North Central Association. NMSU-C has a student population of approximately 1,200 students, approximately 28 full-time faculty, 45 part-time faculty and 70 full-time staff members. NMSU-Carlsbad offers a variety of quality educational opportunities. The college is the Eddy County provider of Adult Basic Education services (ABE). The college offers Certificate programs of 30-36 credit hours, Associate of Arts degrees and Associate of Applied Science degrees. Transfer programs are designed to provide freshman- and sophomore-level course work for students planning to transfer to institutions offering baccalaureate degrees. Non-credit programs offered through Community Services and Continuing Education programs provide a variety of educational, personal interest, and enrichment programs for all ages. NMSU-Carlsbad hosts the regional Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Manufacturing Sector Development Program (MSDP) that serves business and industry training needs through customized programs. The college has a facility of 142,000 square feet at its primary Carlsbad campus with more the 500 personal computers for faculty, staff, and student use. More than 400 are networked and have Internet access. The remaining computers are used for testing and teaching beginning computer skills in the ABE Program. The MSDP, a state-of-the-art training program located on campus, is equipped with computer-integrated manufacturing systems and equipment, such as computer-aided design, computer-aided manufacturing, and computer numerically controlled systems (CAD/CAM/CNC).
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to New Mexico State University-Carlsbad is Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus (62.0 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
52 University Blvd
Roswell, NM 88202
(575) 624-7000
Roswell, NM 88202
(575) 624-7000
62.0 miles
| 2,256 students
5317 Lovington Hwy
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-4510
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-4510
66.7 miles
| 2,327 students
101 W. College Blvd.
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-6250
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-6250
68.4 miles
| 487 students
2400 North Scenic Drive
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 439-3600
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 439-3600
102.1 miles
| 1,537 students
709 Mechem Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 315-1120
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 315-1120
103.0 miles
| 673 students
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