San Juan College
Tel:
(505)326-3311
- San Juan College is a learning college, committed to student success. At San Juan College, students are engaged in the learning process as full partners. The strength of the College lies in a multi-faceted mission, emphasizing smooth transitions to four-year institutions, career development, partnership programs with business and industry, and strong community service offerings.
School Highlights
- San Juan College serves 8,323 students (33% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the state community college average of 30:1.
- Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American), which is less than the state average of 65%.
- San Juan College is the only community colleges within San Juan County, NM.
- The nearest community college to San Juan College is University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus (93.0 miles away).
Top Placements
San Juan College places among the top 20% of community colleges in New Mexico for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
- The teacher population of 233 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| San Juan College | (NM) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 233 staff | 72 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 8,323 students | 1,793 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 36:1 | 30:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,783 students | 604 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 5,540 students | 1,189 students |
 |  | |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 31% | 10% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 17% | 44% |
| % Black | 1% | 2% |
| % White | 44% | 35% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 4% | 5% |
 |  | |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.67 |
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| College Completion Rate | 14% | 13% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $37,700 | $34,400 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- San Juan College was founded in 1956 as the Farmington Branch of the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts, in accordance with statutes of the State of New Mexico. All classes were initially taught by part-time instructors during evening hours in facilities at Farmington High School. In 1958, the name was changed from Farmington Branch to San Juan Branch, NMSU. This name better indicated the area served by the branch. San Juan College celebrates diversity through special academic and cultural activities which enhance the community college experience. A wide range of educational opportunities is provided including academic transfer degrees, technical-occupational programs, general education classes, and non-credit offerings. Fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, San Juan College is a participant in the Academic Quality Improvement Project which is focused on quality principles. As the recipient of the state of New Mexico's highest quality award, San Juan College continues to emphasize improvement in all aspects of the institution. San Juan College offers a world of educational opportunities for everyone. The college is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to San Juan College is University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus (93.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
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Los Alamos, NM 87544
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Espanola, NM 87532
(505)747-2100 127.301,371 - Southwestern College (Santa Fe)Private, non-profit162 students | 141.50 Mi3960 San Felipe
Santa Fe, NM 87507
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