Campus Vibe
Tight-knitCollege town
Known for business — close-knit campus
Northern New Mexico College is a public institution in Espanola with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A small campus of 859 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
33% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $38,112 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $5,216.
Established
1909
Type
Public college
Conference
National Association of
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—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
859Students
11:1Student:Faculty
33%Grad Rate
$38,112Earnings 10yr
$5,216Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Northern New Mexico College Launches New Data Science Minor
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$6,400
Tuition (out-of-state)$14,328
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$17,529
Average Net Price$5,216
Median Debt at Graduation$6,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$64
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$4,957
$30–48K$4,669
$48–75K$6,836
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$5,216
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
9700.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$6,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (68)
Student Body
Undergrads
859
Gender Split
68% / 32%
Women / Men
First Generation
63%
Pell Grant Recipients
36%
Race & Ethnicity
White 12%
Black 1%
Hispanic 68%
Asian 2%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate32.6%
Freshman Retention60.5%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$34,377
8 Years$36,577
10 Years$38,112
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$29,700
Men
$30,800
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
93Average
Estimated from NM state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75
Nearest Cities
Denverpop. 710K
265 mi(459 min)
Phoenixpop. 1.6M
383 mi(664 min)
Salt Lake Citypop. 200K
455 mi(789 min)