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Mesalands Community College

Tucumcari, NM·Public·357 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 357 students.

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Accept
357
Students
$10,078
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$31,900
Earnings
10 yr
$5,295
Debt

About This School

Mesalands Community College is a public institution located in Tucumcari, New Mexico with approximately 357 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $10,078 per year. Typical graduates earn $31,900 within 10 years of enrollment.

Mesalands Community College, is a public community college in Tucumcari, New Mexico. It is also the home of the North American Wind Research and Training Center and the Mesalands Stampede Intercollegiate Rodeo Team.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable start — graduates carry just $5,295 in median debt, which is impressively low. The trade-off is that median earnings 10 years out sit at $31,900, so this school makes the most sense for students pursuing careers with local demand or planning to transfer, not those expecting a big salary bump from the credential alone. The tiny enrollment of 357 students means a close-knit environment, but also limited program variety, so confirm your specific field of interest is well-supported before committing.

Founded
1979
Setting
Remote town

Popular Programs

Health Professions3%
Education2%
Visual & Performing Arts1%
Business & Marketing1%
Computer Science0%
Physical Sciences0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$2,136
Out-of-State Tuition
$3,408
Avg Net Price
$10,078
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants11%
Median debt at graduation$5,295

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$31,900
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,295
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,295
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$23,100
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$31,900
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 6.0x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White33%
Black3%
Hispanic/Latino48%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (357 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Mesalands Community College

911 S Tenth Street

Tucumcari, NM 88401-3352

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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