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New Mexico Junior College

  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • 2 Year
  • Hobbs, NM
  • 140 reviews
B-
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Professors
    B-
  2. Value
    B-
  3. Diversity
    A-
  4. Safety
    A-
  5. Student Life
    A-
  6. Location
    C-
New Mexico Junior is a public college located in New Mexico. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 721 undergraduate students. The New Mexico Junior acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Police and Criminal Science, and Cosmetology. Graduating 40% of students, New Mexico Junior alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $24,100.
About New Mexico Junior College...
Athletic Division
NJCAA Division I
Athletic Conference
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Address
5317 Lovington Hwy
Hobbs, NM 88240
Website
nmjc.edu
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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Range
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ACT Range
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Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
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High School GPA
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Cost

Net Price
$6,626/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $5,702/ year
  • $30-48k
    $8,373/ year
  • $49-75k
    $6,402/ year
  • $76-110k
    $11,150/ year
  • $110k+
    $7,045/ year
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Academics

Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
17:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
82%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.17 responses
73%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.15 responses
93%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.15 responses
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Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    450 Graduates
  • Police and Criminal Science
    36 Graduates
  • Cosmetology
    33 Graduates
  • Nursing
    30 Graduates
  • Early Childhood Education
    28 Graduates
  • Automotive Mechanics
    14 Graduates
  • Education
    13 Graduates
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technician
    9 Graduates
  • Business
    8 Graduates
  • Engineering Technician
    6 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
721Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
15%
Pell Grant
51%
Varsity Athletes
14%
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Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Day Care Services
No
84%
of students highly rate the athletics/recreation facilities.19 responses
53%
of students highly rate the dining facilities.19 responses
60%
of students highly rate the performing arts facilities.5 responses

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$29,200/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
40%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
82%
National
83%

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Very nice campus I can see my self getting a degree from here. I'm surrounded by great peers and professors. I always envisioned college to be how this one is, the pricing works for some low income like me and I feel welcomed and inspired everyday .
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There are a variety of career paths offered, especially when considering the small community where it is located. The price is unbelievably affordable.
My experience with NMJC, is one I will never forget, the teachers are amazing and the friends you make here are forever!