Northern New Mexico College
Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) is located in Espanola, New Mexico. This public college was founded all the way back in 1909 in order to help educate Spanish-speaking members of the community and it currently serves over 1000 students. The school still primarily serves rural communities and is a source of education for the eight Native American communities in the surrounding areas. Students will be able to earn several different associate’s degrees as well as many certificates at this school.
The NNMC nursing program is just one of the many programs offered by this school. It makes use of a career ladder system that allows nursing students to pursue becoming certified nursing assistants (CNA), licensed practical nurses (LPN), or registered nurses (RN). This school has both an associate’s degree nursing program and an RN-to-BSN program. NNMC has been educating nurses since 1973 and it continues to provide top-tier educational opportunities to everyone who steps through the doors. The associate’s degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The baccalaureate program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Town |
| Number of Students948 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate58% |
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Nursing schools located within 211 miles radius of Northern New Mexico College
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New Mexico Highlands University
56 miles away |
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University of New Mexico-Main Campus
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Adams State University
102 miles away |
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Pueblo Community College
175 miles away |
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Colorado State University-Pueblo
179 miles away |
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Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
199 miles away |
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University of Colorado Colorado Springs
211 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1982 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/29/2011 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $136/credit | |
| In State Students | $136/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $505/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $147/credit | |
| In State Students | $147/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $221/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $6,120 | $6,120 | $22,725 |
| ADN | 70 | $9,520 | $9,520 | $35,350 |
| BSN | 125 | $17,000 | $17,000 | $63,125 |
| FNP | 50 | $7,350 | $7,350 | $11,050 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 91% of Northern New Mexico College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 70% | $4,705 |
| Other Federal Grant | 18% | $685 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 77% | $2,793 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 7% | $2,521 |
| Federal Student Loans | 7% | $3,605 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$6,891
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$8,477 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$9,366 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$10,614 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$13,834 |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
948
Undergrads
0
Graduates
583
Women
365
Men
66%
Full-time
34%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
67% |
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White |
11% |
|
Two or more races |
5% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
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Black/African American |
3% |
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Asian |
1% |
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Non-resident alien |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New Mexico state board of nursing.
