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Northern New Mexico College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Students retention rate 41%
On-time graduation rate 36%

Located in Espanola, New Mexico, Northern New Mexico College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Northern New Mexico College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Northern New Mexico College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Northern New Mexico College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Northern New Mexico College is reported to be 36%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New Mexico state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 36% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Northern New Mexico College is 41% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New Mexico is 58%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Northern New Mexico College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,952

Cost of attendance at Northern New Mexico College in 2022 for students from New Mexico.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Mexico's average $6,451
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,676

Cost of attendance at Northern New Mexico College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Mexico's average $14,455
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at Northern New Mexico College received on average $8,528 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,528
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 54 63% $4,867 $262,816
Other Federal Grant 72 84% $7,053 $507,829
State Grant/Scholarships 60 70% $2,091 $125,453
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 6 7% $1,050 $6,300
Total Grant & Scholarships 75 87% $8,528 $639,582

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northern New Mexico College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Northern New Mexico College students is 36.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 51.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 23.4%.

36.4%

  • white 33.3% 2 students
  • hispanic 41.9% 39 students

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Northern New Mexico College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Northern New Mexico College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization

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