Colleges in New Mexico

New Mexico is home to 35 colleges and universities, from large flagship research institutions to small liberal arts colleges and community colleges. Use the filters below to find the right fit by campus lifestyle, safety, tuition, and more.

Top Colleges by Enrollment

35 total in New Mexico

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Albuquerque, NM
NCAA D1Ski Town
Admit
95% admit
Tuition
$23,942
ACT
ACT 19–26

University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a public 4-year institution in Albuquerque, NM. Enrollment: ~17,244 students. Admissions are accessible (95% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $23,942/year.

New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Las Cruces, NM
NCAA D1
Admit
89% admit
Tuition
$22,507
ACT
ACT 17–24

New Mexico State University-Main Campus is a public 4-year institution in Las Cruces, NM. Enrollment: ~11,946 students. Admissions are accessible (89% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $22,507/year.

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

Portales, NM
NCAA D2
Admit
92% admit
Tuition
$6,114
ACT
ACT 17–23

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is a public 4-year institution in Portales, NM. Enrollment: ~3,357 students. Admissions are accessible (92% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $6,114/year.

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Socorro, NM
Admit
44% admit
Tuition
$22,860
ACT
ACT 20–29

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is a public 4-year institution in Socorro, NM. Enrollment: ~995 students. Admissions are accessible (44% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $22,860/year.

St. John's College

Santa Fe, NM
Ski Town
Admit
53% admit
Tuition
$35,000
ACT
ACT 28–34

St. John's College is a private 4-year institution in Santa Fe, NM. Enrollment: ~368 students. Admissions are accessible (53% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $35,000/year.

Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development

Santa Fe, NM
Ski Town
Admit
97% admit
Tuition
$4,686
ACT

Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development is a public 4-year institution in Santa Fe, NM. Enrollment: ~334 students. Admissions are accessible (97% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $4,686/year.

New Mexico Military Institute

Roswell, NM
Admit
53% admit
Tuition
$8,880
ACT

New Mexico Military Institute is a public 2-year institution in Roswell, NM. Enrollment: ~331 students. Admissions are accessible (53% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $8,880/year.

University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus

Gallup, NM
Very Safe
Admit
Tuition
$4,708
ACT

University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus is a public 2-year institution in Gallup, NM. Out-of-state tuition: $4,708/year.

University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus

Los Alamos, NM
Very SafeSki Town
Admit
Tuition
$5,460
ACT

University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is a public 2-year institution in Los Alamos, NM. Out-of-state tuition: $5,460/year.

New Mexico State University-Alamogordo

Alamogordo, NM
Very SafeSki Town
Admit
Tuition
$5,184
ACT

New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is a public 2-year institution in Alamogordo, NM. Out-of-state tuition: $5,184/year.

Southeast New Mexico College

Carlsbad, NM
Admit
Tuition
$3,816
ACT

Southeast New Mexico College is a public 2-year institution in Carlsbad, NM. Out-of-state tuition: $3,816/year.

New Mexico State University-Grants

Grants, NM
Very Safe
Admit
Tuition
$3,912
ACT

New Mexico State University-Grants is a public 2-year institution in Grants, NM. Out-of-state tuition: $3,912/year.

University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus

Los Lunas, NM
Very SafeSki Town
Admit
Tuition
$5,040
ACT

University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus is a public 2-year institution in Los Lunas, NM. Out-of-state tuition: $5,040/year.

Northern New Mexico College

Espanola, NM
Ski Town
Admit
Tuition
$12,171
ACT

Northern New Mexico College is a public 4-year institution in Espanola, NM. Out-of-state tuition: $12,171/year.

San Juan College

Farmington, NM
Admit
Tuition
$3,936
ACT

San Juan College is a public 2-year institution in Farmington, NM. Out-of-state tuition: $3,936/year.

Santa Fe Community College

Santa Fe, NM
Very SafeSki Town
Admit
Tuition
$4,320
ACT

Santa Fe Community College is a public 2-year institution in Santa Fe, NM. Out-of-state tuition: $4,320/year.

University of the Southwest

Hobbs, NM
Admit
Tuition
$16,000
ACT

University of the Southwest is a private 4-year institution in Hobbs, NM. Out-of-state tuition: $16,000/year.

Southwestern College

Santa Fe, NM
Ski Town
Admit
Tuition
ACT

Southwestern College is a private 4-year institution in Santa Fe, NM.

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute

Albuquerque, NM
Ski Town
Admit
Tuition
ACT

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute is a public 2-year institution in Albuquerque, NM.

University of New Mexico-Taos Campus

Ranchos de Taos, NM
Ski Town
Admit
Tuition
$4,680
ACT

University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is a public 2-year institution in Ranchos de Taos, NM. Out-of-state tuition: $4,680/year.

Mesalands Community College

Tucumcari, NM
Admit
Tuition
$2,784
ACT

Mesalands Community College is a public 2-year institution in Tucumcari, NM. Out-of-state tuition: $2,784/year.

Western New Mexico University

Silver City, NM
Admit
Tuition
$11,400
ACT

Western New Mexico University is a public 4-year institution in Silver City, NM. Out-of-state tuition: $11,400/year.

Luna Community College

Las Vegas, NM
Very SafeSki Town
Admit
Tuition
$2,664
ACT

Luna Community College is a public 2-year institution in Las Vegas, NM. Out-of-state tuition: $2,664/year.

Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College

Ruidoso, NM
Very SafeSki Town
Admit
Tuition
$2,544
ACT

Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College is a public 2-year institution in Ruidoso, NM. Out-of-state tuition: $2,544/year.

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