- New Mexico Junior College, as a comprehensive community college, promotes success through learning. In support of its mission, New Mexico Junior College (NMJC) offers a variety of educational opportunities and services to meet needs in the lifelong process of personal and professional development.
School Highlights
New Mexico Junior College serves 1,889 students (45% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 97%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 1,889 students
- In-state tuition: $1,704
- Out-state tuition: $1,896
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 99%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
New Mexico Junior College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 269 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
New Mexico Junior College
(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
269 staff
111 staff
Student Body
The student population of New Mexico Junior College has declined by 18% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 9:1 over five years.
The New Mexico Junior College diversity score of 0.61 is more than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,889 students
1,111 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
856 students
374 students
# Part-Time Students
1,033 students
737 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
160 students
426 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
856 students
490 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
86 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,033 students
893 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
106 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
381 students
258 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
2%
% Asian
8%
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
53%
55%
% White
1%
3%
% Hawaiian
32%
31%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2979%
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)
$36,300
$36,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,704 is less than the state average of $2,058. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $1,896 is less than the state average of $4,616. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,704
$2,058
Out-State Tuition Fees
$1,896
$4,616
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,250
$13,236
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$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
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Track and Field, Volleyball
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- New Mexico Junior College first opened its doors to students in the fall of 1966. Since that time it has grown to be one of the finest community colleges in the "Land of Enchantment" with a current enrollment of 3,239. The campus is contained on 243 acres with over 331,400 gross square feet of building space, worth an estimated $37.3 million. NMJC offers associate degrees in science, applied science, and arts; in addition, several certificate programs in vocational trade areas are offered. NMJC maintains a very strong college credit transfer program coordinated with area universities and colleges. Based upon a strong foundation built at NMJC, students transferring to senior universities compete and succeed at a level equal to or above their new college peers. NMJC students have also advanced to successful professional and academic careers. The staff at New Mexico Junior College recognizes the importance of a variety of collegiate experiences, and we are proud of our varied activities that can make your stay at NMJC enjoyable and exciting. Some of the activities include performing arts, visual arts,?Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Phi Beta Lambda Business Fraternity, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, intramural programs, the Student Nurse Association,?and a host of intercollegiate athletics and other activities. New Mexico Junior College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and holds membership in the American Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers, American Association of Community Colleges, Association of Community College Trustees, New Mexico Council of Independent Community Colleges, League for Innovation in the Community College, Learning Resources Network (LERN), National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, National Association of Student Personnel Administrators.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does New Mexico Junior College cost?
New Mexico Junior College's tuition is approximately $1,704 for In-State students and $1,896 for Out-State students.
What sports does New Mexico Junior College offer?
New Mexico Junior College offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is New Mexico Junior College's ranking?
New Mexico Junior College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Mexico for: Least expensive tuition and Average community college minority breakdown.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to New Mexico Junior College is Southeast New Mexico College (66.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Students
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(575) 234-9200
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(575) 234-9200
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(806) 894-9611
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-9611
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