Central New Mexico Community College
Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This community college serves the metropolitan area of Albuquerque and it was formerly known as the Albuquerque Technical Institute. It was established back in 1964 and it serves over 35,000 students currently. CNM is known as the second largest post-secondary educational institution in New Mexico in terms of pure enrollment numbers. It offers 47 associate’s degree programs,52 certificate programs, and robust online distance learning opportunities.
The CNM nursing program has a reputation for being a high-quality, low-cost option for prospective nursing students. Students will be able to pursue associate’s degrees in nursing and will receive a thorough education including classroom instruction, laboratory experiences, and supervised clinical instruction culminating in one-on-one real-life practice in a clinical setting. The program has been designed to meet all of the requirements of the New Mexico State Board of Nursing and has its full approval. It is also fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students24,442 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio23:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate62% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Certificate | 56 | 213 |
| Associate's degree | 42 | 192 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 31 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1978 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 04/01/1989 - Current |
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Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 12/01/1972 - 06/30/2013 |
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 | $54/credit | |
| In State Students | $54/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $287/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
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 | $2,430 | $2,430 | $12,915 |
| ADN | 70 | $3,780 | $3,780 | $20,090 |
| BSN | 125 | $6,750 | $6,750 | $35,875 |
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, 84% of Central New Mexico Community 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 | 60% | $4,752 |
| Other Federal Grant | 8% | $590 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 70% | $908 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 23% | $580 |
| Federal Student Loans | 12% | $3,051 |
| Private Loans | -- | $9,607 |
$4,585
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$3,118 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$4,108 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$6,343 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$8,012 |
| Over $110,000$8,479 |
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Student Population
24,442
Undergrads
0
Graduates
13,871
Women
10,571
Men
27%
Full-time
73%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
51% |
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White |
28% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
7% |
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Black/African American |
3% |
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Two or more races |
2% |
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Asian |
2% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New Mexico state board of nursing.
