For the 2024 school year, there are 2 community colleges serving 4,296 students in Santa Fe County County, New Mexico.
The average community college acceptance rate in New Mexico is 88% (view national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 15:1.
Community Colleges in Santa Fe County (2024)
College
Location
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
| 164 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Santa Fe County, NM?
There are 2 community colleges serving 4,296 students in Santa Fe County, NM.
What is community college acceptance rate in Santa Fe County, NM?
The average community college acceptance rate in New Mexico is 88% (view national acceptance rates).
How diverse are community college in Santa Fe County, NM?
Community colleges in Santa Fe County, NM are approximately 62% minority students (majority Hispanic).
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