Northern New Mexico College

921 Paseo de Onate
Espanola, NM 87532
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

School Highlights

Northern New Mexico College serves 1,234 students (45% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 70%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,234 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,961
  • Out-state tuition: $11,523
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 91%
  • 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:

School Overview

The teacher population of 184 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Northern New Mexico College
(NM) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
184 staff
111 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Northern New Mexico College has grown by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Northern New Mexico College diversity score of 0.45 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,234 students
1,172 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
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# Full-Time Students
554 students
391 students
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# Part-Time Students
680 students
781 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
786 students
426 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
554 students
554 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
96 students
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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
882 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
68 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
258 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
9%
9%
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% Asian
2%
2%
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% Hispanic
73%
48%
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% Black
2%
2%
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% White
9%
30%
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
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% Non Resident races
1%
1%
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% Unknown races
2%
6%
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Diversity Score
0.45
0.67
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
25%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.99%
0.99%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,100
$36,300
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,961 is more than the state average of $2,058. The in-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,523 is more than the state average of $4,616. The out-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,961
$2,058
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,523
$4,616
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
89%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$9,395
$13,236
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,000
$6,125
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
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: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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 and Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,234 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,961
  • Out-state tuition: $11,523
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 91%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For New Mexico public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,058 per year for in-state students and $4,616 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 88%. 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 0.70. 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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