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School Highlights
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque serves 606 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 70%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 606 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
- Minority enrollment: 80%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 102 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque
(NM) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
102 staff
111 staff
Number of Programs Offered
11
57
Student Body
The student population of Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque has declined by 14% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has decreased from 7:1 over five years.
The Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
606 students
1,172 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
606 students
391 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
781 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
111 students
426 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
606 students
554 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
96 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
882 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
68 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
258 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
14%
9%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
54%
48%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
20%
30%
% Two or more races
6%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.67
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
66%
25%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.99%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,800
$36,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$13,236
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,718
$6,125
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
What schools are Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque often compared to?
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerqueis often viewed alongside schools like Central New Mexico Community College, Brookline College-Albuquerque by visitors of our site.
What is Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque's ranking?
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Mexico for: Highest completion rates.
In what neighborhood is Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque located?
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque is located in the Pavilions At San Mateo neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque is Central New Mexico Community College (2.6 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
525 Buena Vista Dr SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 224-3000
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 224-3000
2.6 miles
| 21,398 students
Brookline College-Albuquerque
Private for-profit
4201 Central Ave NW-Ste J
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 880-2877
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 880-2877
5.4 miles
| 608 students
280 La Entrada
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 925-8500
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 925-8500
26.9 miles
| 1,435 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
47.8 miles
| 164 students
6401 Richards Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-1000
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-1000
48.2 miles
| 4,132 students
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