New Mexico Junior College: Review & Facts

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New Mexico Junior College is a small two-year, public school with 2,230 students enrolled. This school was established in 1965 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in Hobbs, New Mexico.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate and associate's degree are available at New Mexico Junior College.

Majors
Offered
21
New Mexico Junior College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 21 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Criminal Justice, Cosmetology, Nursing, and Automotive and Mechanic. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile 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 typically a positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at New Mexico Junior College is low at 55% (below New Mexico average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
55%
Bad
The graduation rate at New Mexico Junior College is low: 48%. Approximately 8% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at New Mexico Junior College is decent, 17:1. Find out more information regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is extremely low - around $1,800 per year. The additional fees at New Mexico Junior College not covered by tuition are nearly $500; which comes to a total of $2,300 a year.

Read the details about New Mexico Junior 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 might accept 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) for admission.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to New Mexico Junior College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (575) 392-4510 or check New Mexico Junior College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$1,700
Low
New Mexico Junior College provides a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at New Mexico Junior 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
C-
Unsafe
New Mexico Junior College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 400 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is low -- about $1,700 annually.

Based on the college crime information, New Mexico Junior College seems to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

New Mexico Junior College Location and Address

Postal Address:
New Mexico Junior College
5317 Lovington Hwy
Hobbs, New Mexico
88240, USA
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