University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus campus
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University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 33 to 1
Students retention rate 55%
On-time graduation rate 15%

Located in Los Lunas, New Mexico, University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus 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 University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus 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.

University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus 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 University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus is reported to be 15%, 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 University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus is 55% , 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 University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,878

Cost of attendance at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus 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

$5,130

Cost of attendance at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus 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, 91 of freshman students at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus received on average $6,160 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.

$6,160
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 81 63% $4,926 $398,967
Other Federal Grant 102 80% $4,617 $470,887
State Grant/Scholarships 111 87% $1,842 $204,414
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 22 17% $1,786 $39,294
Total Grant & Scholarships 116 91% $6,160 $714,595

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus 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 University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus students is 15.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 20.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 6.2%.

15.0%

  • white 21.2% 7 students
  • hispanic 14.1% 22 students

Service Offerings

University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus 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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