School Highlights
Northern New Mexico College serves 1,136 students (45% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 97%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 1,136 students
- In-state tuition: $3,961
- Out-state tuition: $11,523
- Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
- Minority enrollment: 95%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
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 stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Northern New Mexico College diversity score of 0.40 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has declined by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,136 students
1,111 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
506 students
374 students
# Part-Time Students
630 students
737 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
786 students
426 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
506 students
490 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
86 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
630 students
893 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
106 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
258 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
2%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
76%
55%
% White
5%
3%
% Hawaiian
14%
31%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.2475%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.3644%
0.3644%
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 $4,616. 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
$4,616
% 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: 2023 (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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Northern New Mexico College is University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus (15.3 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
4000 University Dr
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 662-5919
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 662-5919
15.3 miles
| 845 students
Southwestern College
Private not-for-profit
3960 San Felipe Road
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-6806
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-6806
25.4 miles
| 192 students
6401 Richards Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-1000
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-1000
27.9 miles
| 4,432 students
1157 County Road 110
Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557
(575) 737-6200
Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557
(575) 737-6200
46.5 miles
| 1,244 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
| 821 students
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