C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
61/100 · earnings-weighted

Northern New Mexico College

4-Year Public
📍 Espanola, New Mexico 87532
🌐 https://nnmc.edu/
Northern New Mexico College — tuition $5,064 in-state, $14,328 out-of-state
Northern New Mexico College — tuition $5,064 in-state, $14,328 out-of-state
Outcomes
C+
55/100
Affordability
A
85/100
Resources
B
67/100
Experience
C
47/100
Prestige
F
18/100

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

1,310
Total Enrollment
33%
Graduation Rate
61%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,102
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Northern New Mexico College ▼

38% 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.

Avg Home Value
$353,622
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,323
1-Year Change
+7.4%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Northern New Mexico College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$38,112
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$34,377
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$6,000
Median debt at graduation
28.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
31.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 16% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 73rd percentile among associate-degree-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.

For parents & investors

The Northern New Mexico College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $353,622
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,323/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 87522 (3.1% cap, Santa Cruz)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $5,064 $14,328

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
70%
Receive Pell Grants
4%
Take Out Loans
$6,102
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$4,957
$30,001 - $48,000$4,669
$48,001 - $75,000$6,836

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 49 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 18 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 16 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 16 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, General 14 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 14 grads/yr Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians, Other 13 grads/yr Secondary Education and Teaching 12 grads/yr Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 11 grads/yr Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 9 grads/yr Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 7 grads/yr Social Work 6 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 6 grads/yr Pre-Engineering 5 grads/yr Cinematography and Film/Video Production 5 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 4 grads/yr Barbering/Barber 4 grads/yr Mathematics, General 3 grads/yr Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 2 grads/yr Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 2 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Northern New Mexico College's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

1,310
Total Students
56%
Women
42%
Traditional Age (18-24)
38%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 12%
Hispanic 68%
Black 2%
Asian 2%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 38%
With Family 62%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~498 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 36%
Hybrid (Some Online) 29%
Fully Online 34%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 42%
25-64 (Adult) 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Northern New Mexico 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 Northern New Mexico College?
Tuition at Northern New Mexico College is $5,064 for in-state students and $14,328 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,102.
What is the graduation rate at Northern New Mexico College?
The graduation rate at Northern New Mexico College is 33%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Northern New Mexico College a good school?
Northern New Mexico College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Northern New Mexico College?
Northern New Mexico College has a total enrollment of 1,310 students.
Is there rental demand near Northern New Mexico College?
Yes! Approximately 38% of students at Northern New Mexico College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 498 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Espanola area.

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