San Juan College
- 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 6,741 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority American), which is less than the state average of 72%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 6,741 students
- In-state tuition: $1,104
- Out-state tuition: $3,504
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 61%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
San Juan College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 683 teachers has grown by 124% over five years.
San Juan College
(NM) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
683 staff
137 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of San Juan College has declined by 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 362:1 over five years.
The San Juan College diversity score of 0.70 is more than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,741 students
1,649 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
2,376 students
460 students
# Part-Time Students
4,365 students
1,189 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
363 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
33%
10%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
18%
50%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
39%
28%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.66
College Completion Rate
28%
24%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,700
$34,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,104 is less than the state average of $2,084. The in-state tuition has declined by 25% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,504 is less than the state average of $4,620. The out-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,104
$2,084
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,504
$4,620
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,625
$16,082
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,750
$6,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
34%
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: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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.
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