Luna Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Luna Community College is a public community college in Las Vegas, New Mexico, enrolling about 423 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $4,595 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,474. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (80.1%) and White (14.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,474
- 2024 Average Net Price: $4,595 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 423 53.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 28.33%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 47.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 6.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 4.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 51.1%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,080
- Room & Board: $15,024 annual estimate
Luna Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Luna Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Luna Community College?
Luna Community College is located in Las Vegas, NM (ZIP 87701).
Is Luna Community College public or private?
Luna Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Luna Community College cost?
Published tuition: $1,474 in-state, $3,418 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $4,595.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,393 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,962 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,329 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,240 |
| $110,001+ | $8,602 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $5,896.
How big is Luna Community College?
Total enrollment: 423 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,080 students.
About 54% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Luna Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 28.33%.
First-year retention: 43.0%.
What do graduates of Luna Community College earn?
Median earnings: $29,547 six years after entry; $32,461 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
24.83% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Luna Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (19 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (16 completions)
- General Studies (10 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (9 completions)
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other (9 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (7 completions)
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels (6 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (6 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (6 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (5 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Luna Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 28.33%; median earnings $32,461 at 10 years; net price $4,595. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,474
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Luna Community College was $1,474.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,595
2024 Value
In 2024 Luna Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,595.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$18,380 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,595 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$5,896 4-Year In-State Tuition
$13,672 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$15,024 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$400 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$16,898 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$67,592 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Luna Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
24.83% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
2.11% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Luna Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Luna Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $886 | $2,230 | $5,312 |
| 2014 | $886 | $2,230 | $4,899 |
| 2015 | $886 | $2,230 | $6,122 |
| 2016 | $962 | $2,426 | $3,906 |
| 2017 | $962 | $2,426 | $4,841 |
| 2018 | $962 | $2,426 | $3,039 |
| 2019 | $962 | $2,426 | $2,670 |
| 2020 | $1,010 | $2,570 | $3,842 |
| 2021 | $1,082 | $2,714 | $3,900 |
| 2022 | $1,130 | $2,882 | $7,379 |
| 2023 | $1,202 | $3,050 | $7,039 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Luna Community College reported total enrollment of about 423 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 38% male and 62% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (80.1%), White (14.0%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (2.1%). About 24.83% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
53.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Luna Community College in 2024 is 423 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,080 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
43.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 80.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
20.83% 100% Completion Time
28.33% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 20.83% of students graduating from Luna Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 16% male / 84% female
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 50% male / 50% female
- General Studies: 60% male / 40% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Luna Community College.
Return on Investment
$32,461 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
1666.10% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Luna Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 16 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 19 completions
2. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 16 completions
3. General Studies: 10 completions
4. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 9 completions
5. Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other: 9 completions
6. Welding Technology/Welder: 7 completions
7. Teacher Education, Multiple Levels: 6 completions
8. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 6 completions
9. Business Administration and Management, General: 6 completions
Most popular programs at Luna Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Luna Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Luna Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 51.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,965
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,660
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Luna Community College is a public institution located in Las Vegas, NM, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, General Studies. Enrollment is approximately 423 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (80.1%), White (14.0%), American Indian or Alaska Native (2.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 28.33%. Approximately 24.83% of students receive Pell Grants. About 47.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Las Vegas, NM 87701
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 28.33% graduation rate at Luna Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Luna Community College located?
Luna Community College is located in Las Vegas, NM.
How much does Luna Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $1,474 and average net price is $4,595 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $15,024 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Luna Community College?
Luna Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,080 students, Hispanic or Latino (80.1%), White (14.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Luna Community College?
About 47.7% of students at Luna Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Luna Community College earn?
Median earnings are $29,547 six years after entry and $32,461 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Luna Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 28.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Luna Community College public or private?
Luna Community College is a public institution located in Las Vegas, NM.
Is Luna Community College an HBCU?
No. Luna Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Luna Community College a tribal college?
No. Luna Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Luna Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Luna Community College reports 80.1% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Luna Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Luna Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- New Mexico college costs
- New Mexico colleges by ROI
- New Mexico trade schools profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New Mexico
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.