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School Highlights
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque serves 782 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 97%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 782 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 94%
- 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
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
102 staff
111 staff
Number of Programs Offered
11
57
Student Body
The student population of Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque has grown by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has declined by 23% over five years.
Total Enrollment
782 students
1,111 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
782 students
374 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
737 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
111 students
426 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
782 students
490 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
86 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
893 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
106 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
258 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
2%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
67%
55%
% White
6%
3%
% Hawaiian
22%
31%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6631%
0.2475%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3644%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,800
$36,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
91%
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: 2023 (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.
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