PublicTownNorthern New Mexico College
Espanola, New Mexico 87532
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Northern New Mexico College is a public institution in Espanola with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A small campus of 859 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
33% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $38,112 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $5,216.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Northern was founded in El Rito, New Mexico in 1909 as the Spanish American Normal School, with the original mission of providing teacher training for the area's Spanish speakers.
- •The college's original mission and Constitutional charter makes Northern the first Hispanic-serving institution in the United States.
- •Northern opened its Española campus in 1971 and expanded its mission to include technical vocational programs, eventually becoming the state's first designated community college.
- •In 2004, new legislation allowed Northern to offer a baccalaureate program in Elementary Education.
- •In 2005, legislation was enacted which changed the name to Northern New Mexico College, permitting it to offer four-year degrees in any program deemed necessary and appropriate.
Source: Wikipedia
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Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
97.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
0.9%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$6,500
Programs (68)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
61%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NM state average