Northern New Mexico College

921 Paseo de Onate
Espanola, NM 87532
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • Northern New Mexico College is a public college in Espa帽ola, New Mexico.

School Highlights

Northern New Mexico College serves 1,425 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 1,425 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,961
  • Out-state tuition: $11,523
  • Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 89%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Northern New Mexico College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 84 teachers has declined by 54% over five years.
Northern New Mexico College
(NM) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1909
Total Faculty
84 staff
51 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Northern New Mexico College has grown by 15% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Northern New Mexico College diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has grown by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,425 students
1,144 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
539 students
344 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
886 students
800 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,425 students
896 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
539 students
357 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
886 students
886 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
9%
10%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
69%
50%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
2%
3%
% White
11%
26%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Unknown races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.67

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.3955%
n/a
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,100
$34,400

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $3,961 is more than the state average of $1,992. The in-state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,523 is more than the state average of $4,440. The out-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,961
$1,992
Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,523
$4,440
Tuition Notes
$2,532 total per semester for New Mexico Residents (12 to 18 credit hours)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
92%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$9,395
$13,236

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,000
$6,125

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Sports

Colors
Not available
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Northern New Mexico College cost?
Northern New Mexico College's tuition is approximately $3,961 for In-State students and $11,523 for Out-State students.
What schools are Northern New Mexico College often compared to?
Northern New Mexico Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Fe Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Northern New Mexico College's ranking?
Northern New Mexico College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Mexico for: Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 1,425 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,961
  • Out-state tuition: $11,523
  • Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 89%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For New Mexico public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,992 per year for in-state students and $4,440 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in New Mexico is 87%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

New Mexico community colleges have a diversity score of 0.67, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in New Mexico is New Mexico Military Institute. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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