Mesalands Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Mesalands Community College is a public community college in Tucumcari, New Mexico, enrolling about 411 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $9,445 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,136. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (50.4%) and White (39.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,136
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,445 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 411 21.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 42.11%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 51.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 17.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 42.9%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,174
- Room & Board: $9,224 annual estimate
Mesalands Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Mesalands Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Mesalands Community College?
Mesalands Community College is located in Tucumcari, NM (ZIP 88401-3352).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Mesalands Community College public or private?
Mesalands Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Mesalands Community College cost?
Published tuition: $2,136 in-state, $3,408 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $9,445.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,778 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,353 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,855 |
| $110,001+ | $11,655 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $8,544.
How big is Mesalands Community College?
Total enrollment: 411 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,174 students.
About 21% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Mesalands Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 42.11%.
First-year retention: 62.0%.
What do graduates of Mesalands Community College earn?
Median earnings: $27,639 six years after entry; $32,272 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
17.06% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Mesalands Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other (146 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (46 completions)
- Precision Metal Working, Other (29 completions)
- Art/Art Studies, General (17 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (10 completions)
- Education, General (9 completions)
- Fine/Studio Arts, General (8 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (8 completions)
- Health Aide (6 completions)
- Paleontology (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Mesalands Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 42.11%; median earnings $32,272 at 10 years; net price $9,445. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$2,136
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Mesalands Community College was $2,136.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,445
2024 Value
In 2024 Mesalands Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,445.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$37,780 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,445 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$8,544 4-Year In-State Tuition
$13,632 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,224 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,700 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$13,060 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$52,240 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Mesalands Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
17.06% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
2.16% 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 Mesalands Community 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 Mesalands Community 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 | $1,560 | $2,544 | $11,508 |
| 2014 | $1,560 | $2,544 | $4,956 |
| 2015 | $1,608 | $2,592 | $6,838 |
| 2016 | $1,740 | $2,796 | $7,352 |
| 2017 | $1,812 | $2,916 | $7,111 |
| 2018 | $1,812 | $2,916 | $7,939 |
| 2019 | $2,004 | $3,204 | $8,171 |
| 2020 | $2,136 | $3,384 | $7,442 |
| 2021 | $2,136 | $3,408 | $6,482 |
| 2022 | $2,136 | $3,408 | $8,616 |
| 2023 | $2,136 | $3,408 | $10,078 |
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
Mesalands Community College reported total enrollment of about 411 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 70% male and 30% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (50.4%), White (39.7%), and Black or African American (4.6%). About 17.06% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 51.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
21.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Mesalands Community College in 2024 is 411 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,174 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
62.0%
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 50.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
18.42% 100% Completion Time
42.11% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 18.42% of students graduating from Mesalands Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other: 96% male / 4% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 70% male / 30% female
- Precision Metal Working, Other: 90% male / 10% 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 Mesalands Community College.
Return on Investment
$32,272 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
754.21% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Mesalands Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 14 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other: 146 completions
2. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 46 completions
3. Precision Metal Working, Other: 29 completions
4. Art/Art Studies, General: 17 completions
5. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 10 completions
6. Education, General: 9 completions
7. Fine/Studio Arts, General: 8 completions
8. Business Administration and Management, General: 8 completions
9. Health Aide: 6 completions
Most popular programs at Mesalands Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Mesalands Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Mesalands Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 42.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,412
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,594
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Mesalands Community College is a public institution located in Tucumcari, NM, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Precision Metal Working, Other. Enrollment is approximately 411 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (50.4%), White (39.7%), Black or African American (4.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 42.11%. Approximately 17.06% of students receive Pell Grants. About 51.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Tucumcari, NM 88401-3352
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Mesalands Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mesalands Community College located?
Mesalands Community College is located in Tucumcari, NM.
How much does Mesalands Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $2,136 and average net price is $9,445 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,224 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Mesalands Community College?
Mesalands Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,174 students, Hispanic or Latino (50.4%), White (39.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Mesalands Community College?
About 51.4% of students at Mesalands Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Mesalands Community College earn?
Median earnings are $27,639 six years after entry and $32,272 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Mesalands Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 42.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Mesalands Community College public or private?
Mesalands Community College is a public institution located in Tucumcari, NM.
Is Mesalands Community College an HBCU?
No. Mesalands Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Mesalands Community College a tribal college?
No. Mesalands Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Mesalands Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Mesalands Community College reports 50.4% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Mesalands Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Mesalands Community 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.