Mesalands Community College: Review & Facts

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Mesalands Community College is a very small two-year, public school with 825 students enrolled. This college was established in 1979 and is the only school located in Tucumcari, New Mexico.

Academic Offerings

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

Majors
Offered
25
Mesalands Community College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 25 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Industrial Technologies, Agriculture, Art, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when 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 positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Mesalands Community College student retention rate is low at 58% (close to New Mexico average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
58%
Fair
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 on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is extremely low, around $2,800 per academic year. The additional fees at Mesalands Community College not covered by tuition are roughly $700, which comes to $3,500 per academic year.

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) 461-6600 or check Mesalands Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,200
Low
Mesalands Community College provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, 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 offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 100 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, around $3,200 per year.

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

Mesalands Community College Location and Address

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