Mesalands Community College: Review & Facts

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Mesalands Community College is a very small two-year, public school with 710 students enrolled. This college was established in 1979 and is the only school located in Tucumcari, New Mexico.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
25
Fair
1-year certificate and associate's degree are available at Mesalands Community College.

Mesalands Community College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 25 majors. The most popular concentrations are Industrial Technologies, Electrical and Electronics, General Studies, Business, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other colleges.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
69%
Good
The student retention rate at Mesalands Community College is relatively low at 69% (above New Mexico average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Mesalands Community College is low: 48%.

Student to faculty ratio at Mesalands Community College is pretty good - 12:1. Learn more information regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$3,500
Low
Average tuition charges are extremely low - around $2,800 annually. The additional fees at Mesalands Community College (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $700; this totals $3,500 annually.

Read the details about Mesalands Community College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Mesalands Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (575) 461-4413 or check Mesalands Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,200
Low
Mesalands Community College provides a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Mesalands Community College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Mesalands Community College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 100 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low -- about $3,200 a year.

Based on the college crime data, Mesalands Community College seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Mesalands Community College Location and Maps



Post Address: Mesalands Community College, 911 S Tenth Street, Tucumcari, New Mexico 88401-3352, USA
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