Mesalands Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	32
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Students retention rate	56%
On-time graduation rate	45%

Located in Tucumcari, New Mexico, Mesalands 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 Mesalands 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.

Mesalands 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 12-to-1, Mesalands Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Mesalands Community College is reported to be 45%, 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 retention rate of students at Mesalands Community College is 56% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New Mexico is 58%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Mesalands Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,136

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

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$3,408

Cost of attendance at Mesalands 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, 100 of freshman students at Mesalands Community College received on average $6,030 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.

$6,030

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	26	76%	$3,856	$100,246
Other Federal Grant	34	100%	$3,790	$128,860
State Grant/Scholarships	29	85%	$1,835	$53,212
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	22	65%	$1,043	$22,948
Total Grant & Scholarships	34	100%	$6,030	$205,020

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Mesalands 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 Mesalands Community College students is 45.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 50.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 41.7%.

45.0%

white 45.4% 5 students
hispanic 52.6% 10 students

Service Offerings

Mesalands Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Mesalands 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
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Credit for military training

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