2023 Best Colleges in the Santa Fe Area

• Espanola, NM•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.72 out of 5  180 reviews

Junior: Northern New Mexico College is a public college within Espanola, New Mexico. It's well known for their nursing program, and their business departments, as well as fine arts. Northern has certificates, associates, and bachelor degrees. That means after 2 years you're eligible for a certificate in your choice of cosmetology, business, administrative, project management, entrepreneurship, etc. You can find these options in their degree checklist on the website (nnmc.edu). Northern New Mexico College is a great choice if you’re looking for something outside your normal life. It's located in a very small town, with a population of 10,071 people. It's perfect if you’re looking for something inexpensive their in state tuition rates start at 4,952 USD a semester. They have a basketball team, the Eagles! A lot of students come from out of state, or country to play sports at Northern.... Read 180 reviews

• grade C

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $7,038

• SAT range —

• Santa Fe, NM•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.82 out of 5  60 reviews

Sophomore: St. John's is an excellent college--provided that it is the right fit for you! Rankings for SJC tend to be lower because the school is not for everyone and many people find that out later on and leave. But for those who stick around, it is incredibly rewarding. Students who love to read and discuss will thrive. The Program helps you develop invaluable soft skills and challenges you to think deeper at every step: there is no point at which a student will be allowed to remain complacent in their pre-existing world views. I have seen my critical thinking, level of comprehension, and communication skills drastically improve. This is largely due to consistent exposure to difficult material and constructive criticism from tutors, especially during Don Rags. However, you will only get as much out of the Program as you put in. Students are responsible for their own education here, and dispassionate students will quickly become disillusioned.... Read 60 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 69%

• Net price $26,913

• SAT range 1270-1460

• Santa Fe, NM•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.74 out of 5  126 reviews

Sophomore: Interaction with many different cultural societies. As a new student, I questioned my decision to leave my home and the safety of my homeland. As I entered this strange new world, I remained very distant from everyone. But, within the first week of being alone in this new environment. I was welcomed and accepted by everyone I met. This new location, turned into a new home. The campus, people and standards of living were very positive. I was no longer a stranger, in foreign land. There are many different Indigenous cultures in this little community. We are different, but all the same. My knowledge gained from different people, was that we have many similar background history and society values. These are valued as treasured in the knowledge I have gained in one year. I respectfully encourage my younger generation to seek education and knowledge of the many amazing people in our world, locally and international. My world has changed to a happy and positive outlook on life.... Read 126 reviews

• grade C minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $14,659

• SAT range —