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Mesalands Community College, a two-year higher education school, was originally recognized as Tucumcari Area Vocational School (TAVS). It was named Mesalands Community College on September 11, 2001. The school is spread across an area of over 20 acres of land in Tucumcari, New Mexico. The main campus comprises 5 buildings.
Mesalands Community College presently offers associate’s of arts and associate’s of applied science degrees in diverse areas of study. Programs are offered in diverse areas of study including computer science, business, fine arts bronze, paleontology, commercial truck driving, nail technology and education.
Mesalands Community College hosts numerous clubs and organizations. Some of them include Chi Alpha/College Christian Fellowship, Natural Sciences Club, Diesel Technology Club, and Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.
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Campus Location911 S Tenth Street
Tucumcari, NM 88401-3352
USA
Main Tel: (575) 461-4413
Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
Mesalands Community College HighlightsWhere Mesalands Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in agricultural science and management, computer science and engineering, and transportation.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High male/female ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| < 1 year certificate | 116 | 5 | | Associate | 36 | 19 | | 1-2 year certificate | 4 | 3 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Mesalands Community College was 635 in 2007 (377 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,475 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,387 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,177 |
Financial Aid: Mesalands Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 16 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (33 awarded) - Agricultural Business and Management
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE (0 awarded) - Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (1 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (6 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (50 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (2 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (6 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (0 awarded) - Engineering Technologies/Technicians
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (3 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions
- Social Work
FINE ARTS (0 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (11 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (3 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICINE (0 awarded) - Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (1 awarded) - General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
SCIENCE (1 awarded) SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (1 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
TRANSPORTATION (38 awarded) - Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
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