University of New Mexico Tuition & Completion (2026)
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 Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,878
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,714 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 525 42.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 21.31%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 41.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 21.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 44.4%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,012
- Room & Board: $12,000 annual estimate
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus: what the data shows
Common questions about University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus?
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus is located in Los Lunas, NM (ZIP 87031-7633).
Is University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus public or private?
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus is a Public institution.
How much does University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus cost?
Published tuition: $1,878 in-state, $5,130 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,714.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $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.
How big is University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus?
Total enrollment: 525 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,012 students.
About 43% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus?
150%-time completion rate: 21.31%.
First-year retention: 57.6%.
What do graduates of University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus earn?
Median earnings: $37,150 six years after entry; $44,792 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $18,450.
23.13% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (25 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (21 completions)
- Physical Sciences, General (11 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (11 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (11 completions)
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist (10 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (7 completions)
- 00.0300 (4 completions)
- Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician (3 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (3 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 21.31%; median earnings $44,792 at 10 years; net price $5,714. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,878
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus was $1,878.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,714
2024 Value
In 2024 University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,714.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$22,856 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,714 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$7,512 4-Year In-State Tuition
$20,520 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$12,000 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,660 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$15,538 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$62,152 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus.
Financial Aid by Income Level
23.13% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
4.63% 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 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.
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
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 73.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
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
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 University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus.
Return on Investment
$18,450 Median Student Debt
$44,792 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
41.19% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1859.75% Return on Investment
4.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 19 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 25 completions
2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 21 completions
3. Physical Sciences, General: 11 completions
4. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 11 completions
5. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 11 completions
6. Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 10 completions
7. Business Administration and Management, General: 7 completions
8. 00.0300: 4 completions
9. Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician: 3 completions
Most popular programs at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 44.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,221
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,373
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus is a public institution located in Los Lunas, NM, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Physical Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 525 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (73.9%), White (17.9%), American Indian or Alaska Native (4.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 21.31%. Approximately 23.13% of students receive Pell Grants. About 41.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Los Lunas, NM 87031-7633
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 21.31% graduation rate at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus 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 University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus located?
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus is located in Los Lunas, NM.
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 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.
Is University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus reports 73.9% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus 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.