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Colleges in New Mexico: Complete List & Stats (2024)

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43 colleges and universities with tuition, admissions, and earnings data

2024 College Scorecard data · Updated 2026

43
Colleges
$5,665
Avg Tuition
75%
Avg Accept Rate
$39,270
Avg Earnings (10yr)

New Mexico is home to 43 colleges and universities, ranging from 27 public institutions to 16 private colleges. Average in-state tuition is $5,665, with costs ranging from $1,095 to $40,504. Graduates from New Mexico colleges earn a median of $39,270 ten years after enrollment.The average acceptance rate across New Mexico institutions is 75%.

Best Graduation Rate
57%

All 43 Colleges in New Mexico

A B C E G I L M N P S U V W

A

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
A Better U Beauty Barber Academy Albuquerque N/A N/A N/A
Aveda Institute-New Mexico Albuquerque N/A N/A N/A
Avenue Academy A Cosmetology Institute Albuquerque N/A N/A N/A

B

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Brookline College-Albuquerque Albuquerque N/A N/A $29,576
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine Las Cruces N/A N/A N/A

C

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Carrington College-Albuquerque Albuquerque N/A N/A $36,718
Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque $2,060 N/A $36,869

E

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College Ruidoso $1,372 N/A $38,550
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales $7,194 92% $38,550
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus Roswell $2,256 N/A $38,550

G

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Glitz School of Cosmetology Las Cruces N/A N/A N/A
Glitz School of Cosmetology - Santa Fe Campus Santa Fe N/A N/A N/A

I

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Santa Fe $5,920 97% $24,505

L

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Luna Community College Las Vegas $1,474 N/A $32,461

M

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Mesalands Community College Tucumcari $2,136 N/A $32,272

N

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Navajo Technical University Crownpoint $4,346 N/A $26,364
New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas $7,416 N/A $45,937
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Socorro $9,476 44% $76,489
New Mexico Junior College Hobbs $1,440 N/A $34,233
New Mexico Military Institute Roswell $7,190 53% $57,410
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo Alamogordo $2,616 N/A $39,067
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Las Cruces $2,322 N/A $39,067
New Mexico State University-Grants Grants $2,136 N/A $39,067
New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces $8,183 89% $39,067
Northern New Mexico College Espanola $6,400 N/A $38,112

P

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Paul Mitchell the School-Albuquerque Albuquerque N/A N/A $33,273
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque Albuquerque N/A N/A $30,917

S

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
San Juan College Farmington $1,928 N/A $36,513
Santa Fe Community College Santa Fe $1,851 N/A $38,005
Southeast New Mexico College Carlsbad $1,176 N/A N/A
Southwest University of Naprapathic Medicine Santa Fe N/A N/A N/A
Southwestern College Santa Fe N/A N/A N/A
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Albuquerque $1,095 N/A $27,660
St. John's College Santa Fe $40,504 53% $44,985

U

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus Gallup $2,906 N/A $44,792
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus Los Alamos $2,214 N/A $44,792
University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque $10,140 95% $44,792
University of New Mexico-Taos Campus Ranchos de Taos $2,136 N/A $44,792
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus Los Lunas $1,878 N/A $44,792
University of the Southwest Hobbs $16,670 N/A $45,389
Urban Academy of Beauty Rio Rancho N/A N/A $33,273

V

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Vogue College of Cosmetology-Santa Fe Santa Fe N/A N/A N/A

W

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Western New Mexico University Silver City $7,856 N/A $39,095

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many colleges are in New Mexico?
There are 43 colleges and universities in New Mexico, including 27 public and 16 private institutions, according to 2024 College Scorecard data.
What is the average college tuition in New Mexico?
The average in-state tuition across New Mexico colleges is $5,665. Tuition ranges from $1,095 to $40,504 depending on the institution.
How much do New Mexico college graduates earn?
Graduates from New Mexico colleges earn an average median salary of $39,270 ten years after enrollment, based on 2024 College Scorecard data.
What is the average acceptance rate in New Mexico?
The average acceptance rate across New Mexico colleges is 75%. Rates vary widely from highly selective institutions to open-admission colleges.

Data Source & Methodology

College data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (2024 data). Includes tuition, admissions, graduation rates, and post-graduation earnings for federally funded institutions.

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