University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus

  • The mission of the University of New Mexico Valencia Campus is to provide community residents with lifelong educational opportunities in order to better prepare them to actively participate in the world as productive, responsible and creative individuals. The Valencia Campus, a branch college of UNM, is an open-access, student-centered institution which offers a variety of associate degrees, certificate and credential programs. Our courses provide basic skills, transfer credits, technical career training and non-credit community education.

School Highlights

University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus serves 1,883 students (16% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 97%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 1,883 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,561
  • Out-state tuition: $4,182
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 137 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus
(NM) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
137 staff
111 staff
This chart displays total faculty of University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus and community college average number of faculty in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus has declined by 14% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five years.
The University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,883 students
1,111 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus and community college average number of enrollment of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus and community college average student staff ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
299 students
374 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,584 students
737 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of New Mexico.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
990 students
426 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
299 students
490 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
86 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,584 students
893 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
106 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
258 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus and the percentage of Asian community college students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
66%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus and the percentage of Black community college students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus and the percentage of White community college students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
24%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Unknown races
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
Diversity Score
0.51
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus and the community college average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1505%
0.2475%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3644%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$42,000
$36,300
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of New Mexico by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,561 is less than the state average of $2,058. The in-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,182 is less than the state average of $4,616. The out-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,561
$2,058
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,182
$4,616
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
91%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,500
$13,236
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$6,125
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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)

School Notes

  • Beginning with a student population of about 300 students in 1981, UNM-Valencia Campus now serves thousands of students a year in college transfer and career programs, adult basic education classes, job training courses, and a wide range of community and cultural activities for kids, seniors, and everyone in between. Since the UNM-Valencia campus was opened in 1986, more than 1550 students have graduated from the college in certificate and degree programs. Our students have gone on to successful careers in teaching, public service, business, electronics, computer-aided drafting, and medical-related fields. The University of New Mexico Valencia Campus is located in Tome, New Mexico, halfway between Belen and Los Lunas, the two main population centers of Valencia County. The campus occupies 150 acres of rural land overlooking the Rio Grande Valley to the west, the Manzano Mountains to the east, and historic Tome Hill to the north. The campus includes seven buildings designed in a modern, Southwestern style. UNM Valencia Campus received a prestigious award from the New Mexico Society of Architecture for its outstanding landscaping. As a branch college of the University of New Mexico, UNM Valencia Campus is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and secondary Schools.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus cost?
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus's tuition is approximately $1,561 for In-State students and $4,182 for Out-State students.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 1,883 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,561
  • Out-state tuition: $4,182
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For New Mexico public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,058 per year for in-state students and $4,616 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in New Mexico is 88%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

New Mexico community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in New Mexico is New Mexico Military Institute. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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