University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus
Los Lunas, NM 87031-7633
About University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus is a public community college in Los Lunas, New Mexico, enrolling about 525 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,714 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,878. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (73.9%) and White (17.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus charges about 0.3× the national public median tuition ($1,878).
- Versus the New Mexico median, sticker tuition is 18% below.
- Average net price runs below the New Mexico median net price.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 21.31%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $44,792.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 1860% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus | $1,878 | $5,714 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| New Mexico (state median) | $2,289 | $5,908 | 30 |
| 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 University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus really?
Key findings
- University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus charges about 0.3× the national public median tuition ($1,878).
- Versus the New Mexico median, sticker tuition is 18% below.
- Average net price runs below the New Mexico median net price.
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $1,878
Finding University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus charges about 0.3× the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $1,878. That is about 0.3× the national public median ($5,512). Versus the New Mexico median ($2,289), sticker tuition is 18% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.2×.
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 University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus is $5,714.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $5,714 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $194 below the New Mexico median net price.
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 University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus—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
$1,878
Out-of-state tuition
$5,130
Avg. net price
$5,714
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $3,797 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,420 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,968 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,667 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $7,512. 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 University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus is known for
Top program completions
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide25
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies21
- Physical Sciences, General11
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)11
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse11
See earnings & programs for more.
Is University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus 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 University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus.
Campus
Location
Los Lunas, NM
City / state
- ZIP
- 87031-7633
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Southwest
- Carnegie
- Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Size
Enrollment
525
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 4,012
- Full-time share
- 43%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$18,450
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 23.13%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus.
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 University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus 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 University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus 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 | $1,561 | $4,182 | $5,623 |
| 2014 | $1,561 | $4,182 | $6,260 |
| 2015 | $1,758 | $4,602 | $5,971 |
| 2016 | $1,668 | $4,512 | $6,941 |
| 2017 | $1,758 | $5,130 | $6,886 |
| 2018 | $1,878 | $5,130 | $8,724 |
| 2019 | $1,878 | $5,136 | $8,151 |
| 2020 | $1,878 | $5,130 | $8,608 |
| 2021 | $1,878 | $5,130 | $8,867 |
| 2022 | $1,878 | $5,130 | $7,405 |
| 2023 | $1,878 | $5,130 | $9,014 |
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
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus reported total enrollment of about 525 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 33% male and 67% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (73.9%), White (17.9%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (4.0%). About 23.13% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 41.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
42.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus in 2024 is 525 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,012 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
57.6%
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
16.39% 100% Completion Time
21.31% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 16.39% of students graduating from University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 16% male / 84% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 24% male / 76% female
- Physical Sciences, General: 27% male / 73% 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.
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus graduates earn a median of $44,792 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $44,792. Median federal loan debt: $18,450. Average net price used in cost models: $5,714.
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 University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus graduates report median earnings of $44,792 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 University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (19 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 44.4%
- New Mexico median 7.0 pp below median (51.4%)
- Southwest median 15.3 pp below median (59.7%)
- U.S. median 13.5 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $7,221
- New Mexico median near the median ($7,218)
- Southwest median near the median ($7,078)
- U.S. median 0.95× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,373
- New Mexico median 0.64× the median ($9,936)
- Southwest median 1.1× the median ($5,699)
- U.S. median 0.87× 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.
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus at a glance
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus is a public institution in Los Lunas, NM, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideLiberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesPhysical Sciences, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- Hispanic or Latino73.9%White or Caucasian17.9%American Indian or Alaska Native4.0%
Schools near University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus
Other campuses in Los Lunas, 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 University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus located?
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus is located in Los Lunas, NM.
What is University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus's tuition?
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $1,878 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $5,714 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus cost?
Reported tuition is $1,878 and average net price is $5,714 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,000 annually.
What explains University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($5,714), completion (21.3% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($44,792). 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 University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus?
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,012 students, Hispanic or Latino (73.9%), White (17.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus?
About 41.0% of students at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus earn?
Median earnings are $37,150 six years after entry and $44,792 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus?
The 150%-time completion rate is 21.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $18,450.
Is University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus public or private?
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus is a public institution located in Los Lunas, NM.
Is University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus an HBCU?
No. University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus a tribal college?
No. University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus 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.