New Mexico Junior College Tuition & Completion (2026)
New Mexico Junior College is a public community college in Hobbs, New Mexico, enrolling about 2,175 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $6,524 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,440. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (58.3%) and White (28.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,440
- 2024 Average Net Price: $6,524 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,175 50.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 58.17%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 53.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 2.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,764
- Room & Board: $5,130 annual estimate
New Mexico Junior College: what the data shows
Common questions about New Mexico Junior College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is New Mexico Junior College?
New Mexico Junior College is located in Hobbs, NM (ZIP 88240).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is New Mexico Junior College public or private?
New Mexico Junior College is a Public institution.
How much does New Mexico Junior College cost?
Published tuition: $1,440 in-state, $2,280 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $6,524.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,000 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,697 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,669 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $5,760.
How big is New Mexico Junior College?
Total enrollment: 2,175 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,764 students.
About 51% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at New Mexico Junior College?
150%-time completion rate: 58.17%.
First-year retention: 70.4%.
What do graduates of New Mexico Junior College earn?
Median earnings: $32,145 six years after entry; $34,233 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,313.
26.53% of students receive Pell grants.
What is New Mexico Junior College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (185 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (64 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (27 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (27 completions)
- Barbering/Barber (17 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (13 completions)
- Equestrian/Equine Studies (11 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (11 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (10 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (9 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is New Mexico Junior College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 58.17%; median earnings $34,233 at 10 years; net price $6,524. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,440
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at New Mexico Junior College was $1,440.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$6,524
2024 Value
In 2024 New Mexico Junior College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,524.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$26,096 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$6,524 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$5,760 4-Year In-State Tuition
$9,120 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$5,130 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,680 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$8,250 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$33,000 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for New Mexico Junior College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
26.53% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
1.84% 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 New Mexico Junior 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 New Mexico Junior 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 | $1,248 | $1,896 | $9,680 |
| 2014 | $1,248 | $1,896 | $6,500 |
| 2015 | $1,248 | $1,896 | $6,696 |
| 2016 | $1,248 | $1,896 | $5,951 |
| 2017 | $1,320 | $1,968 | $7,075 |
| 2018 | $1,320 | $1,968 | $7,079 |
| 2019 | $1,320 | $1,968 | $7,381 |
| 2020 | $1,416 | $2,160 | $5,152 |
| 2021 | $1,440 | $2,280 | $6,234 |
| 2022 | $1,440 | $2,280 | $6,290 |
| 2023 | $1,440 | $2,280 | $6,431 |
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
New Mexico Junior College reported total enrollment of about 2,175 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 34% male and 66% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (58.3%), White (28.5%), and Black or African American (5.8%). About 26.53% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 53.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
50.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at New Mexico Junior College in 2024 is 2,175 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,764 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
70.4%
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 58.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
18.01% 100% Completion Time
58.17% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 18.01% of students graduating from New Mexico Junior College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 36% male / 64% female
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 77% male / 23% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 0% male / 100% 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 New Mexico Junior College.
Return on Investment
$11,313 Median Student Debt
$34,233 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
33.05% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1211.81% Return on Investment
3.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for New Mexico Junior College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 15 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 185 completions
2. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 64 completions
3. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 27 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 27 completions
5. Barbering/Barber: 17 completions
6. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 13 completions
7. Equestrian/Equine Studies: 11 completions
8. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 11 completions
9. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 10 completions
Most popular programs at New Mexico Junior College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for New Mexico Junior College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for New Mexico Junior College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,502
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,693
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
New Mexico Junior College is a public institution located in Hobbs, NM, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Enrollment is approximately 2,175 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (58.3%), White (28.5%), Black or African American (5.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 58.17%. Approximately 26.53% of students receive Pell Grants. About 53.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Hobbs, NM 88240
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
New Mexico Junior College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is New Mexico Junior College located?
New Mexico Junior College is located in Hobbs, NM.
How much does New Mexico Junior College cost?
Reported tuition is $1,440 and average net price is $6,524 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $5,130 annually.
What is the student body demographics at New Mexico Junior College?
New Mexico Junior College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,764 students, Hispanic or Latino (58.3%), White (28.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend New Mexico Junior College?
About 53.9% of students at New Mexico Junior College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of New Mexico Junior College earn?
Median earnings are $32,145 six years after entry and $34,233 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at New Mexico Junior College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 58.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do New Mexico Junior College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,313.
Is New Mexico Junior College public or private?
New Mexico Junior College is a public institution located in Hobbs, NM.
Is New Mexico Junior College an HBCU?
No. New Mexico Junior College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is New Mexico Junior College a tribal college?
No. New Mexico Junior College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is New Mexico Junior College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—New Mexico Junior College reports 58.3% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is New Mexico Junior College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for New Mexico Junior 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
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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.