School Highlights
Northern New Mexico College serves 1,479 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 1,479 students
- In-state tuition: $3,961
- Out-state tuition: $11,523
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 89%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Northern New Mexico College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 184 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Northern New Mexico College
(NM) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
184 staff
111 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Northern New Mexico College has grown by 32% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Northern New Mexico College diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has grown by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,479 students
1,548 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
512 students
371 students
# Part-Time Students
967 students
1,774 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
147 students
284 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
512 students
490 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
146 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
967 students
1,790 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
128 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
258 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
9%
10%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
67%
50%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
11%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.67
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.2452%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.3955%
0.3955%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,100
$36,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,961 is more than the state average of $2,058. The in-state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,523 is more than the state average of $4,570. The out-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,961
$2,058
Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,523
$4,570
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,395
$13,236
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,000
$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
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Northern New Mexico College cost?
Northern New Mexico College's tuition is approximately $3,961 for In-State students and $11,523 for Out-State students.
What schools are Northern New Mexico College often compared to?
Northern New Mexico Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Fe Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Northern New Mexico College's ranking?
Northern New Mexico College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Mexico for: Average community college minority breakdown.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Northern New Mexico College is University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus (15.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Students
4000 University Dr
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 662-5919
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 662-5919
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 471-5756
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 471-5756
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(505) 428-1000
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(505) 428-1000
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Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557
(575) 737-6200
Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557
(575) 737-6200
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| 2,045 students
Luna Community College
Public
336 Luna Drive
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-2500
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-2500
53.3 miles
| 1,116 students
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