For the 2025-26 school year, there are 24 community colleges serving 82,879 students in New Mexico (20 public colleges and 4 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in New Mexico is approximately $2,058 per year for in-state students and $4,570 for out-of-state students. (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include Carrington College-Albuquerque, Mesalands Community College, and New Mexico Junior College.
The average community college acceptance rate in New Mexico is 85% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 74%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 16:1.
Top Ranked New Mexico Community Colleges (2025-26)
College
Location
Quick Facts
Carrington College-Albuquerque
Private for-profit
1001 Menaul Blvd. N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 254-7777
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 254-7777
Enrollment: 490 students Minority enrollment: 98%
911 S Tenth Street
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-6600
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-6600
Enrollment: 1,156 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 In-state tuition: $1,560 Out-state tuition: $2,544 Minority enrollment: 66%
5317 Lovington Hwy
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-4510
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-4510
Enrollment: 2,771 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 In-state tuition: $1,704 Out-state tuition: $1,896 Minority enrollment: 72%
101 W. College Blvd.
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-6250
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-6250
Enrollment: 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Acceptance rate: 41% In-state tuition: $7,483 Out-state tuition: $10,215 Minority enrollment: 78%
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque
Private for-profit
4400 Cutler Avenue NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-1234
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-1234
Enrollment: 1,121 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Brookline College-Albuquerque
Private for-profit
4201 Central Ave NW-Ste J
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(888) 717-0199
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(888) 717-0199
Enrollment: 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Acceptance rate: 50% Minority enrollment: 79%
525 Buena Vista Dr SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 224-3000
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 224-3000
Enrollment: 28,937 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Acceptance rate: 82% In-state tuition: $1,376 Out-state tuition: $6,656 Minority enrollment: 74%
Clovis Community College
Public
417 Schepps Blvd
Clovis, NM 88101
(800) 769-1409
Clovis, NM 88101
(800) 769-1409
Enrollment: 3,299 students Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $1,036 Out-state tuition: $1,912 Minority enrollment: 57%
709 Mechem Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-2120
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-2120
Enrollment: 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 In-state tuition: $1,348 Out-state tuition: $3,580 Minority enrollment: 62%
52 University Blvd
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 624-7000
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 624-7000
Enrollment: 2,901 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $1,212 Out-state tuition: $2,808 Minority enrollment: 77%
Luna Community College
Public
336 Luna Drive
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-2500
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-2500
Enrollment: 1,116 student Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 In-state tuition: $1,198 Out-state tuition: $2,230 Minority enrollment: 87%
2400 North Scenic Drive
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 439-3600
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 439-3600
Enrollment: 1,548 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 In-state tuition: $1,068 Out-state tuition: $2,796 Minority enrollment: 64%
2800 N. Sonoma Ranch Blvd.
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 528-7000
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 528-7000
Enrollment: 8,638 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 In-state tuition: $1,872 Out-state tuition: $4,968 Minority enrollment: 81%
1500 Third Street
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-6678
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-6678
Enrollment: 1,309 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 In-state tuition: $2,064 Out-state tuition: $3,936 Minority enrollment: 82%
921 Paseo de Onate
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-2100
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-2100
Enrollment: 1,479 student Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 In-state tuition: $3,961 Out-state tuition: $11,523 Minority enrollment: 89%
San Juan College
Public
4601 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 326-3311
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 326-3311
Enrollment: 8,367 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $1,104 Out-state tuition: $3,504 Minority enrollment: 65%
6401 Richards Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-1000
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-1000
Enrollment: 4,432 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $2,139 Out-state tuition: $4,131 Minority enrollment: 62%
1500 University Drive
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-9200
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-9200
Enrollment: 2,475 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 In-state tuition: $1,780 Out-state tuition: $3,700 Minority enrollment: 72%
Southwestern College
Private not-for-profit
3960 San Felipe Road
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 471-5756
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 471-5756
Enrollment: 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
9169 Coors Blvd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 346-2347
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 346-2347
Enrollment: 357 students Acceptance rate: 100%
705 Gurley Ave.
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-7500
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-7500
Enrollment: 2,841 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Acceptance rate: 94% In-state tuition: $1,704 Out-state tuition: $4,104 Minority enrollment: 88%
4000 University Dr
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 662-5919
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 662-5919
Enrollment: 1,887 student Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 In-state tuition: $1,770 Out-state tuition: $4,884 Minority enrollment: 71%
1157 County Road 110
Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557
(575) 737-6200
Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557
(575) 737-6200
Enrollment: 2,045 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 In-state tuition: $1,902 Out-state tuition: $4,782 Minority enrollment: 73%
280 La Entrada
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 925-8500
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 925-8500
Enrollment: 3,260 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 In-state tuition: $1,561 Out-state tuition: $4,182 Minority enrollment: 79%
Community Colleges in New Mexico (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5000 Marble NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 254-7575
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 254-7575
Enrollment: 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 In-state tuition: $22,613 Out-state tuition: $22,613 Minority enrollment: 69%
Overview
This State (NM)
Total Faculty
111 staff
Number of Programs Offered
58
Student Body
Total Enrollment
2,145 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
# Full-Time Students
371 students
# Part-Time Students
1,774 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
284 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
490 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
146 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,774 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
128 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
258 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
10%
% Asian
2%
% Hispanic
50%
% Black
3%
% White
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
% Unknown races
5%
Diversity Score
0.67
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
25%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
40%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,058
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,570
Private State Tuition Fees
n/a
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,236
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,125
Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Total Avg.
1,445
SAT Reading
485
SAT Math
505
SAT Writing
455
ACT Total Avg.
60
ACT Composite
20
ACT English
19
ACT Math
21
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in New Mexico?
There are 24 community colleges serving 82,879 students in New Mexico.
How much do community colleges cost in New Mexico?
The average tuition for community colleges in New Mexico is approximately $2,058 per year for in-state students and $4,570 for out-of-state students.
What are the top ranked community colleges in New Mexico?
The top-ranked community colleges in New Mexico include Carrington College-Albuquerque, Mesalands Community College, and New Mexico Junior College.
What is community college acceptance rate in New Mexico?
The average community college acceptance rate in New Mexico is 85% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in New Mexico?
Community colleges in New Mexico have a diversity score of 0.67, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in New Mexico?
Community colleges in New Mexico have approximately 74% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.
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