Northern New Mexico College
Espanola, NM 87532
About Northern New Mexico College
Northern New Mexico College is a public four-year university in Espanola, New Mexico, enrolling about 926 students. Northern New Mexico College awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $6,400 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $38,112 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Northern New Mexico College charges 16% above the national public median tuition ($6,400).
- Versus the New Mexico median, sticker tuition is about 2.8×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 28.66%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,112.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Northern New Mexico College is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 1210% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern New Mexico College | $6,400 | $7,276 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| New Mexico (state median) | $2,289 | $5,908 | 30 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Northern New Mexico College really?
Key findings
- Northern New Mexico College charges 16% above the national public median tuition ($6,400).
- Versus the New Mexico median, sticker tuition is about 2.8×.
Northern New Mexico College tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $6,400
Finding Northern New Mexico College charges 16% above the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $6,400. That is 16% above the national public median ($5,512). Versus the New Mexico median ($2,289), sticker tuition is about 2.8×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.5×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Northern New Mexico College versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Northern New Mexico College versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Northern New Mexico College is $7,276.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $7,276 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $1,368 above the New Mexico median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $7,695 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Northern New Mexico College, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Northern New Mexico College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Northern New Mexico College—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$6,400
Out-of-state tuition
$14,328
Avg. net price
$7,276
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $7,187 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,539 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,811 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,097 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $25,600. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Northern New Mexico College is known for
Top program completions
- Business Administration and Management, General49
- Elementary Education and Teaching18
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching16
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse16
- Special Education and Teaching, General14
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Northern New Mexico College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Northern New Mexico College is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Northern New Mexico College.
Campus
Location
Espanola, NM
City / state
- ZIP
- 87532
- NCES locale
- Town distant
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is about 0.5× the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Southwest
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
Size
Enrollment
926
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 1,811
- Full-time share
- 57%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$6,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 31.81%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Northern New Mexico College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Northern New Mexico 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 Northern New Mexico 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 | $4,060 | $11,523 | $6,230 |
| 2014 | $4,060 | $11,523 | $9,268 |
| 2015 | $4,367 | $12,494 | $6,438 |
| 2016 | $4,560 | $13,032 | $6,550 |
| 2017 | $4,765 | $13,619 | $8,735 |
| 2018 | $4,952 | $13,676 | $8,224 |
| 2019 | $4,952 | $13,676 | $8,633 |
| 2020 | $4,952 | $13,676 | $8,796 |
| 2021 | $4,952 | $13,676 | $9,158 |
| 2022 | $5,064 | $14,329 | $7,638 |
| 2023 | $6,400 | $14,328 | $5,216 |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Northern New Mexico College reported total enrollment of about 926 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 31% male and 69% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (65.7%), White (13.7%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (7.4%). About 31.81% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 63.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
57.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Northern New Mexico College in 2024 is 926 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,811 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
52.3%
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
6.45% 100% Completion Time
28.66% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 6.45% of students graduating from Northern New Mexico College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 33% male / 67% female
- Elementary Education and Teaching: 0% male / 100% female
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 6% male / 94% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Northern New Mexico College graduates earn a median of $38,112 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Northern New Mexico College.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $38,112. Median federal loan debt: $6,000. Average net price used in cost models: $7,276.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Northern New Mexico College graduates report median earnings of $38,112 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Northern New Mexico College.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (25 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Northern New Mexico College.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Northern New Mexico College graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Northern New Mexico College—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 41.6%
- New Mexico median 9.8 pp below median (51.4%)
- Southwest median 18.1 pp below median (59.7%)
- U.S. median 16.3 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $7,447
- New Mexico median near the median ($7,218)
- Southwest median 1.1× the median ($7,078)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,498
- New Mexico median 1.4× the median ($9,936)
- Southwest median 2.4× the median ($5,699)
- U.S. median 1.9× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Northern New Mexico College at a glance
Northern New Mexico College
Northern New Mexico College is a public institution in Espanola, NM, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Business Administration and Management, GeneralElementary Education and TeachingEarly Childhood Education & Teaching
- Largest enrollment groups
- Hispanic or Latino65.7%White or Caucasian13.7%American Indian or Alaska Native7.4%
- Opportunity College (2025)
- Higher access & higher earnings · Browse OCU directory
Schools near Northern New Mexico College
Other campuses in Espanola, NM when available, plus nearby institutions in New Mexico.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within New Mexico, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Northern New Mexico College located?
Northern New Mexico College is located in Espanola, NM.
What is Northern New Mexico College's tuition?
Northern New Mexico College tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $6,400 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $7,276 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Northern New Mexico College cost?
Reported tuition is $6,400 and average net price is $7,276 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,540 annually.
What explains Northern New Mexico College's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($7,276), completion (28.7% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($38,112). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Northern New Mexico College?
Northern New Mexico College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,811 students, Hispanic or Latino (65.7%), White (13.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Northern New Mexico College?
About 63.0% of students at Northern New Mexico College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Northern New Mexico College earn?
Median earnings are $34,377 six years after entry and $38,112 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Northern New Mexico College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 28.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Northern New Mexico College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,000.
Is Northern New Mexico College public or private?
Northern New Mexico College is a public institution located in Espanola, NM.
Is Northern New Mexico College an HBCU?
No. Northern New Mexico College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Northern New Mexico College a tribal college?
No. Northern New Mexico College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.