Campus & Student Life at Northern New Mexico College

Home to about 1,234 undergraduates in 2020, Northern New Mexico College is a small, public college located in Espanola, New Mexico. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Northern New Mexico College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Northern New Mexico College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Northern New Mexico College Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 12.0% of the student population at Northern New Mexico College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Northern New Mexico College Disability Services.

Northern New Mexico College for the Military

While not a "service academy", Northern New Mexico College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Northern New Mexico College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Northern New Mexico College for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Northern New Mexico College

Northern New Mexico College does not offer on-campus housing.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Northern New Mexico College

Northern New Mexico College has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,234 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 554 (44.9%). Part-time attendance was 680 (55.1%).

Northern New Mexico College is Ranked #2,320 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Northern New Mexico College is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Northern New Mexico College #2320 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Northern New Mexico College by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Northern New Mexico College Diversity Guide.

Northern New Mexico College Competes in the NIAA

Northern New Mexico College has a total of 30 student athletes, 15 men and 15 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Northern New Mexico College Athletics