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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 (2023)
- 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 grown by 121% 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 but less than 4 years
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 26% 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
781 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.
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