Northern New Mexico College
Northern New Mexico College is a public four-year university in Espanola, New Mexico, enrolling about 926 students. Federal completion data covers about 25 program areas at this campus. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $38,112 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,400
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,276 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 926 57.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 28.66%
Northern New Mexico College: what the data shows
Common questions about Northern New Mexico College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Northern New Mexico College?
Northern New Mexico College is located in Espanola, NM (ZIP 87532).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Northern New Mexico College public or private?
Northern New Mexico College is a Public institution.
How much does Northern New Mexico College cost?
Published tuition: $6,400 in-state, $14,328 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $7,276.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $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.
How big is Northern New Mexico College?
Total enrollment: 926 students.
About 57% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Northern New Mexico College?
150%-time completion rate: 28.66%.
First-year retention: 52.3%.
What do graduates of Northern New Mexico College earn?
Median earnings: $34,377 six years after entry; $38,112 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,000.
31.81% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Northern New Mexico College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (220 completions)
- CIP 520201 (49 completions)
- Elementary Education & Teaching (18 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (16 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (16 completions)
- CIP 131001 (14 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (14 completions)
- CIP 410299 (13 completions)
- Culinary Arts and Related Services (12 completions)
- CIP 151301 (11 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Northern New Mexico College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 28.66%; median earnings $38,112 at 10 years; net price $7,276. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$6,400
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Northern New Mexico College was $6,400.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,276
2024 Value
In 2024 Northern New Mexico College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,276.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$29,104 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,276 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$25,600 4-Year In-State Tuition
$57,312 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Northern New Mexico College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
31.81% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
3.42% 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 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.
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
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
57.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Northern New Mexico College in 2024 is 926 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.
Graduates & Outcomes
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.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Northern New Mexico College.
Return on Investment
$6,000 Median Student Debt
$38,112 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
15.74% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1209.51% Return on Investment
1.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Northern New Mexico College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0201: 49 completions
Elementary Education & Teaching: 18 completions
Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 16 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 16 completions
CIP 13.1001: 14 completions
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 14 completions
CIP 41.0299: 13 completions
Culinary Arts and Related Services: 12 completions
CIP 15.1301: 11 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 220 completions
Most popular programs at Northern New Mexico College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Northern New Mexico College graduates.
About
Northern New Mexico College is a public institution located in Espanola, NM, offering 25 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 926 students. The institution maintains a 28.66% graduation rate. Approximately 31.81% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Espanola, NM 87532
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 28.66% graduation rate at Northern New Mexico 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.
FAQ
How much does Northern New Mexico College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $6,400 and average net price is $7,276 in the latest College Scorecard data.
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.
How big is Northern New Mexico College?
Total enrollment is about 926 students in the latest reporting year.
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.
Is Northern New Mexico College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Northern New Mexico College reports 65.7% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Northern New Mexico College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Northern New Mexico 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
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.