Southeast New Mexico College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Southeast New Mexico College is a public community college in Carlsbad, New Mexico, enrolling about 469 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,734 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,176. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (57.4%) and White (30.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,176
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,734 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 469 42.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 19.75%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 19.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 48.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,999
- Room & Board: $17,076 annual estimate
Southeast New Mexico College: what the data shows
Common questions about Southeast New Mexico College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Southeast New Mexico College?
Southeast New Mexico College is located in Carlsbad, NM (ZIP 88220).
Is Southeast New Mexico College public or private?
Southeast New Mexico College is a Public institution.
How much does Southeast New Mexico College cost?
Published tuition: $1,176 in-state, $4,008 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,734.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,147 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,466 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,176 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $4,704.
How big is Southeast New Mexico College?
Total enrollment: 469 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,999 students.
About 43% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Southeast New Mexico College?
150%-time completion rate: 19.75%.
First-year retention: 48.9%.
How much debt do students have?
11.78% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Southeast New Mexico College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (41 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (14 completions)
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist (12 completions)
- Natural Sciences (10 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (6 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (6 completions)
- Social Work (5 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (5 completions)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist (5 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Southeast New Mexico College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 19.75%; net price $5,734. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,176
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southeast New Mexico College was $1,176.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,734
2024 Value
In 2024 Southeast New Mexico College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,734.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$22,936 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,734 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$4,704 4-Year In-State Tuition
$16,032 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$17,076 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,460 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$19,712 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$78,848 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Southeast New Mexico College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
11.78% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
1.71% 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 Southeast 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 Southeast 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 | $1,060 | $3,700 | $5,074 |
| 2014 | $1,060 | $3,700 | $3,581 |
| 2015 | $1,108 | $3,868 | $4,589 |
| 2016 | $1,108 | $3,868 | $4,971 |
| 2017 | $1,276 | $4,108 | $7,945 |
| 2018 | $1,276 | $4,108 | $6,593 |
| 2019 | $1,276 | $4,108 | $7,715 |
| 2020 | $1,276 | $4,108 | $7,274 |
| 2021 | $1,176 | $4,008 | $5,159 |
| 2022 | $1,176 | $4,008 | $5,979 |
| 2023 | $1,176 | $4,008 | $4,821 |
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
Southeast New Mexico College reported total enrollment of about 469 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 28% male and 72% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (57.4%), White (30.7%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (6.0%). About 11.78% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
42.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Southeast New Mexico College in 2024 is 469 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,999 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
48.9%
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 57.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
16.05% 100% Completion Time
19.75% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 16.05% of students graduating from Southeast New Mexico College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 24% male / 76% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 0% male / 100% female
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 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 Southeast New Mexico College.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Financial value analysis for Southeast New Mexico College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 17 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 41 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 14 completions
3. Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 12 completions
4. Natural Sciences: 10 completions
5. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 6 completions
6. Business/Commerce, General: 6 completions
7. Social Work: 5 completions
8. Welding Technology/Welder: 5 completions
9. Surgical Technology/Technologist: 5 completions
Most popular programs at Southeast New Mexico College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Southeast New Mexico College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Southeast New Mexico College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 48.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,749
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $16,166
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Southeast New Mexico College is a public institution located in Carlsbad, NM, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist. Enrollment is approximately 469 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (57.4%), White (30.7%), Race/ethnicity unknown (6.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 19.75%. Approximately 11.78% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Location
Carlsbad, NM 88220
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 19.75% graduation rate at Southeast 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southeast New Mexico College located?
Southeast New Mexico College is located in Carlsbad, NM.
How much does Southeast New Mexico College cost?
Reported tuition is $1,176 and average net price is $5,734 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $17,076 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Southeast New Mexico College?
Southeast New Mexico College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,999 students, Hispanic or Latino (57.4%), White (30.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Southeast New Mexico College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 19.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Southeast New Mexico College public or private?
Southeast New Mexico College is a public institution located in Carlsbad, NM.
Is Southeast New Mexico College an HBCU?
No. Southeast New Mexico College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Southeast New Mexico College a tribal college?
No. Southeast New Mexico College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Southeast New Mexico College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Southeast New Mexico College reports 57.4% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Southeast New Mexico College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Southeast 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
- 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.