Central New Mexico Community College — tuition $1,584 in-state, $8,016 out-of-stateCentral New Mexico Community College campus, Albuquerque, NM. Photo: PerryPlanet (talk) (Uploads), Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context:⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the
Outcomes Score (C)
which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 29%
Outcomes
C
46/100
Affordability
B+
79/100
Resources
C+
58/100
Experience
D
39/100
Prestige
D
32/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
19,067
Total Enrollment
29%
Graduation Rate
65%
Retention Rate
21.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$4,961
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Central New Mexico Community College ▼
41%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Central New Mexico Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$36,869
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$32,460
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$6,612
Median debt at graduation
31.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
26.8%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 18% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 85th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NM wage index 0.75). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Central New Mexico Community College
Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Central New Mexico Community College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $371,173
Avg rent near campus: $1,384/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 87110 (3.6% cap, Albuquerque)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
Category
In-State
Out-of-State
Tuition
$1,584
$8,016
Financial Aid
98%
Receive Any Aid
55%
Receive Pell Grants
19%
Take Out Loans
$4,961
Avg Net Price
Net Price by Family Income
Family Income
Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000
$2,092
$30,001 - $48,000
$3,272
$48,001 - $75,000
$5,228
$75,001 - $110,000
$7,142
$110,001+
$7,797
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~7,894 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person31%
Hybrid (Some Online)29%
Fully Online39%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)42%
25-64 (Adult)41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Central New Mexico Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Central New Mexico Community College?
Tuition at Central New Mexico Community College is
$1,584 for in-state students
and $8,016 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $4,961.
What is the graduation rate at Central New Mexico Community College?
The graduation rate at Central New Mexico Community College is 29%.
This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Central New Mexico Community College a good school?
Central New Mexico Community College has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Central New Mexico Community College?
Central New Mexico Community College has a total enrollment of 19,067 students.
Is there rental demand near Central New Mexico Community College?
Yes! Approximately 41% of students at Central New Mexico Community College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 7,894 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Albuquerque area.
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