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Northern New Mexico College

Espanola, NM·Public·859 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. a public school with 859 students.

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859
Students
$5,216
Net Price
33%
Grad Rate
$30,000
Earnings
10 yr
$6,500
Debt

About This School

Northern New Mexico College is a public institution located in Espanola, New Mexico with approximately 859 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,216 per year. The graduation rate is 33%, and the typical graduate earns $30,000 within 10 years of enrollment.

Northern New Mexico College is a public college in Española, New Mexico.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $5,216/year net price and a median debt of only $6,500 at graduation, this is one of the most affordable college options you'll find anywhere. However, the 33% graduation rate and a 61% freshman retention rate are real warning signs — most students who start here don't finish — and median earnings of $30,000 a decade out suggest limited career-earnings upside. Worth considering if cost is your primary constraint and you have a clear plan to stay on track, but look hard at why so many students leave before graduating.

Founded
1909
Setting
Distant town

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing25%
Education24%
Health Professions11%
Biological Sciences3%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
Engineering1%
Communications0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$6,400
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,328
Avg Net Price
$5,216
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants36%
Median debt at graduation$6,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
33%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
61%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$30,000
after enrollment
Median Debt
$6,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$6,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$25,500
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$30,000
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.6x

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

White12%
Black1%
Hispanic/Latino68%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (859 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Northern New Mexico College

921 Paseo de Onate

Espanola, NM 87532

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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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