Best Colleges in New Mexico

14
Universities
21
Community Colleges
35
Total Institutions

Explore 35 colleges and universities in New Mexico, ranked by the Repit College Score. Our ratings evaluate graduation rates, affordability, resources, and student experience.

#1
B

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Socorro, NM • 1,713 students
Public
56%
Grad Rate
$9k
Net Price
#2
B

New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Las Cruces, NM • 14,779 students
Public
52%
Grad Rate
$8k
Net Price
19%
Off-Campus
#3
B

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Albuquerque, NM • 22,700 students
Public
53%
Grad Rate
$8k
Net Price
11%
Off-Campus
#4
B

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

Portales, NM • 5,386 students
Public
40%
Grad Rate
$7k
Net Price
17%
Off-Campus
#5
C+

Navajo Technical University

Crownpoint, NM • 1,544 students
Public
20%
Grad Rate
$4k
Net Price
#6
C+

St. John's College

Santa Fe, NM • 447 students
Private Non-Profit
60%
Grad Rate
#7
C+

Western New Mexico University

Silver City, NM • 3,570 students
Public
35%
Grad Rate
$9k
Net Price
38%
Off-Campus
#8
C+

New Mexico Highlands University

Las Vegas, NM • 2,814 students
Public
26%
Grad Rate
$15k
Net Price
24%
Off-Campus
#9
C+

Northern New Mexico College

Espanola, NM • 1,310 students
Public
33%
Grad Rate
$6k
Net Price
38%
Off-Campus
#10
C

Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development

Santa Fe, NM • 831 students
Public
25%
Grad Rate
$14k
Net Price
#11
C

Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine

Las Cruces, NM • 687 students
Private For-Profit
#12
C

Brookline College-Albuquerque

Albuquerque, NM • 492 students
Private For-Profit
65%
Grad Rate
#13
D

University of the Southwest

Hobbs, NM • 1,034 students
Private Non-Profit
27%
Grad Rate
#14
D

Southwestern College

Santa Fe, NM • 249 students
Private Non-Profit
#1
C+

San Juan College

Farmington, NM • 6,196 students
Public
31%
Grad Rate
$6k
Net Price
#2
C+

New Mexico Military Institute

Roswell, NM • 459 students
Public
38%
Grad Rate
$7k
Net Price
#3
C

Clovis Community College

Clovis, NM • 2,328 students
Public
41%
Grad Rate
$5k
Net Price
#4
C

New Mexico Junior College

Hobbs, NM • 2,118 students
Public
24%
Grad Rate
$6k
Net Price
#5
C

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute

Albuquerque, NM • 233 students
Public
9%
Grad Rate
$10k
Net Price
#6
C

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, NM • 19,067 students
Public
29%
Grad Rate
$5k
Net Price
#7
C

Mesalands Community College

Tucumcari, NM • 482 students
Public
57%
Grad Rate
$11k
Net Price
#8
C

University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus

Gallup, NM • 1,677 students
Public
19%
Grad Rate
$5k
Net Price
#9
C

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

Las Cruces, NM • 6,849 students
Public
16%
Grad Rate
$6k
Net Price
#10
C

Southeast New Mexico College

Carlsbad, NM • 1,171 students
Public
29%
Grad Rate
$8k
Net Price
#11
C

Santa Fe Community College

Santa Fe, NM • 3,478 students
Public
25%
Grad Rate
$10k
Net Price
#12
C

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus

Roswell, NM • 2,044 students
Public
28%
Grad Rate
$7k
Net Price
#13
C

Carrington College-Albuquerque

Albuquerque, NM • 297 students
Private For-Profit
54%
Grad Rate
#14
C

Luna Community College

Las Vegas, NM • 757 students
Public
39%
Grad Rate
$8k
Net Price
#15
C

University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus

Los Lunas, NM • 1,309 students
Public
19%
Grad Rate
$8k
Net Price
#16
C

University of New Mexico-Taos Campus

Ranchos de Taos, NM • 854 students
Public
16%
Grad Rate
$9k
Net Price
#17
C

University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus

Los Alamos, NM • 376 students
Public
30%
Grad Rate
$11k
Net Price
#18
C

New Mexico State University-Alamogordo

Alamogordo, NM • 1,088 students
Public
20%
Grad Rate
$7k
Net Price
#19
D

Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College

Ruidoso, NM • 745 students
Public
15%
Grad Rate
$7k
Net Price
#20
D

Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque

Albuquerque, NM • 737 students
Private For-Profit
59%
Grad Rate
#21
D

New Mexico State University-Grants

Grants, NM • 834 students
Public
24%
Grad Rate
$9k
Net Price

Cities with Multiple Colleges

Las Cruces 3 colleges
Roswell 2 colleges
Las Vegas 2 colleges
Albuquerque 6 colleges
Santa Fe 4 colleges
Hobbs 2 colleges

About College Rankings in New Mexico

The Repit College Score ranks 35 colleges and universities in New Mexico based on outcomes (graduation rates, retention), affordability (net cost, financial aid), resources (class sizes, faculty ratios), and student experience (campus life, housing options).

4-Year Universities (14): Bachelor's degree-granting institutions including public universities, private colleges, and research institutions.

2-Year Colleges (21): Community colleges and technical schools offering associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs.

Frequently Asked Questions About Colleges in New Mexico

How many colleges are in New Mexico?

There are 35 accredited colleges and universities in New Mexico tracked by Repit, including 14 4-year institutions and 21 community colleges. Each school is rated using our proprietary scoring system that evaluates outcomes, affordability, and resources.

How does Repit rate colleges?

Repit rates colleges on a 100-point scale across five categories: Outcomes (graduation and retention rates), Affordability (net cost and financial aid), Resources (class sizes and selectivity), Experience (campus life and learning format), and Prestige (reputation and recognition). Each factor is weighted and combined into an overall score and letter grade.

Should I attend a public or private college in New Mexico?

New Mexico has both public and private institutions. Public schools often offer lower tuition for state residents, while private schools may provide more financial aid. Compare net prices and outcomes using Repit's detailed college profiles to find the best value for your situation.

Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology