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Northern New Mexico College

921 Paseo de Onate
Espanola, NM 87532

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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

Institution Level

Four or more years

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

184 staff

111 staff

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School Calendar

Link to 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

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Student : Teacher Ratio

6:1

11:1

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# Full-Time Students

506 students

374 students

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# Part-Time Students

630 students

737 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

786 students

426 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

506 students

490 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

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86 students

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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

630 students

893 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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106 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

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258 students

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% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

% Hispanic

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% Black

76%

55%

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% White

% Hawaiian

14%

31%

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% Two or more races

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% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

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0.40

0.60

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

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0.2475%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

0.3644%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$32,100

$36,300

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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

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$11,523

$4,616

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

87%

91%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$9,395

$13,236

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$6,000

$6,125

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Acceptance Rate

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100%

SAT Reading

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485

SAT Math

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505

SAT Writing

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455

ACT Composite

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ACT English

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ACT Math

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Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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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.

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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)

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 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.