Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Students retention rate	62%
On-time graduation rate	20%

Located in Carlsbad, New Mexico, SENMC 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 Southeast New Mexico 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.

Southeast New Mexico 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 SENMC is reported to be 20%, 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 SENMC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,968

Cost of attendance at Southeast New Mexico 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

$4,008

Cost of attendance at Southeast New Mexico 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, 96 of freshman students at Southeast New Mexico College received on average $4,724 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.

$4,724

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	51	51%	$5,407	$275,774
Other Federal Grant	51	51%	$5,449	$277,874
State Grant/Scholarships	91	91%	$1,484	$135,052
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	37	37%	$1,097	$40,584
Total Grant & Scholarships	96	96%	$4,724	$453,510

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southeast New Mexico 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 Southeast New Mexico College students is 19.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 20.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 17.9%.

19.8%

white 8.3% 3 students
hispanic 23.7% 14 students
International Students 60.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

Southeast New Mexico 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

Southeast New Mexico 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

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

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

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