- NMSU-Carlsbad is a dynamic, quality driven institution serving the rapidly changing community needs and has positioned itself to lead the community into the 21st century. The college provides a leadership role in fashioning the future, anticipating changes in our community, and provides access to post-secondary education and vocational skills to address these challenges.
School Highlights
Southeast New Mexico College serves 1,361 students (20% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher 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: 1,361 students
- In-state tuition: $1,780
- Out-state tuition: $3,700
- Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 99%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Southeast New Mexico College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 104 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Southeast New Mexico 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
104 staff
111 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Southeast New Mexico College has declined by 29% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five years.
The Southeast New Mexico College diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has declined by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,361 students
1,111 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
273 students
374 students
# Part-Time Students
1,088 students
737 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
878 students
426 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
273 students
490 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
86 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,088 students
893 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
106 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
258 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
2%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
2%
n/a
% Black
59%
55%
% White
1%
3%
% Hawaiian
29%
31%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.198%
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)
$38,100
$36,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,780 is less than the state average of $2,058. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,700 is less than the state average of $4,616. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,780
$2,058
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,700
$4,616
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,464
$13,236
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,125
$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)
School Notes
- NMSU-Carlsbad is a two-year branch community college of New Mexico State University and is independently accredited by the North Central Association. NMSU-C has a student population of approximately 1,200 students, approximately 28 full-time faculty, 45 part-time faculty and 70 full-time staff members. NMSU-Carlsbad offers a variety of quality educational opportunities. The college is the Eddy County provider of Adult Basic Education services (ABE). The college offers Certificate programs of 30-36 credit hours, Associate of Arts degrees and Associate of Applied Science degrees. Transfer programs are designed to provide freshman- and sophomore-level course work for students planning to transfer to institutions offering baccalaureate degrees. Non-credit programs offered through Community Services and Continuing Education programs provide a variety of educational, personal interest, and enrichment programs for all ages. NMSU-Carlsbad hosts the regional Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Manufacturing Sector Development Program (MSDP) that serves business and industry training needs through customized programs. The college has a facility of 142,000 square feet at its primary Carlsbad campus with more the 500 personal computers for faculty, staff, and student use. More than 400 are networked and have Internet access. The remaining computers are used for testing and teaching beginning computer skills in the ABE Program. The MSDP, a state-of-the-art training program located on campus, is equipped with computer-integrated manufacturing systems and equipment, such as computer-aided design, computer-aided manufacturing, and computer numerically controlled systems (CAD/CAM/CNC).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Southeast New Mexico College cost?
Southeast New Mexico College's tuition is approximately $1,780 for In-State students and $3,700 for Out-State students.
What is Southeast New Mexico College's ranking?
Southeast 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 Southeast New Mexico College is Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus (62.1 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
52 University Blvd
Roswell, NM 88202
(575) 624-7000
Roswell, NM 88202
(575) 624-7000
62.1 miles
| 1,627 students
5317 Lovington Hwy
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-4510
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-4510
66.7 miles
| 1,889 students
101 W. College Blvd.
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-6250
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-6250
68.4 miles
| 476 students
2400 North Scenic Drive
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 439-3600
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 439-3600
102.1 miles
| 946 students
709 Mechem Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-2120
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-2120
103.0 miles
| 602 students
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