New Mexico Junior College

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

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	328
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Students retention rate	54%
On-time graduation rate	30%

Located in Hobbs, New Mexico, New Mexico Junior 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 New Mexico Junior 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.

New Mexico Junior 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at New Mexico Junior College is reported to be 30%, 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 New Mexico Junior College is 54% , 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 New Mexico Junior College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,920

Cost of attendance at New Mexico Junior 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

$2,280

Cost of attendance at New Mexico Junior 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, 80 of freshman students at New Mexico Junior College received on average $2,634 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.

$2,634

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	143	44%	$2,695	$385,455
Other Federal Grant	159	49%	$2,471	$392,955
State Grant/Scholarships	160	50%	$809	$129,430
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	93	29%	$1,746	$162,356
Total Grant & Scholarships	260	80%	$2,634	$684,741

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of New Mexico Junior 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 New Mexico Junior College students is 29.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 30.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 29.5%.

29.8%

African American 31.4% 11 students
white 34.7% 25 students
unknown 40.0% 4 students
hispanic 23.9% 27 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

New Mexico Junior 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

New Mexico Junior 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
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

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

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