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San Juan College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 69%
On-time graduation rate 25%

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

One of the notable aspects of San Juan 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.

San Juan 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 12-to-1, San Juan College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at San Juan College is reported to be 25%, 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 35%.

The student retention rate of 69% at San Juan College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,618

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

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Mexico's average $6,451
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,546

Cost of attendance at San Juan College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Mexico's average $14,455
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at San Juan College received on average $5,334 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.

$5,334
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 172 60% $4,894 $841,751
Other Federal Grant 252 88% $3,953 $996,225
State Grant/Scholarships 203 71% $1,863 $378,167
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 133 47% $775 $103,038
Total Grant & Scholarships 277 97% $5,334 $1,477,430

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of San Juan College students who enrolled in 2018 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 San Juan College students is 25.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 24.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 26.3%.

25.2%

  • asian 75.0% 3 students
  • white 31.8% 60 students
  • unknown 37.5% 9 students
  • hispanic 25.6% 31 students
  • International Students 41.7% 5 students
  • Mixed Race 9.1% 2 students

Service Offerings

San Juan College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

San Juan 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

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)