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Luna Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Students retention rate 62%
On-time graduation rate 21%

Located in Las Vegas, New Mexico, Luna Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Luna Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Luna Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Luna Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Luna Community College is reported to be 21%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New Mexico state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 36% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 62% at Luna Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,442

Cost of attendance at Luna Community College in 2022 for students from New Mexico.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Mexico's average $6,451
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$2,714

Cost of attendance at Luna Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Mexico's average $14,455
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 90 of freshman students at Luna Community College received on average $4,947 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,947
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 63 59% $5,025 $316,553
Other Federal Grant 63 59% $5,409 $340,751
State Grant/Scholarships 66 62% $1,156 $76,269
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 32 30% $1,655 $52,959
Total Grant & Scholarships 95 90% $4,947 $469,979

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Luna Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Luna Community College students is 21.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 30.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 12.7%.

21.3%

  • white 7.3% 3 students
  • hispanic 38.5% 20 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Luna Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Luna Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families

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