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Northern New Mexico College, NNMC, was established in 1909. Located in New Mexico, the college was founded as the Spanish American Normal School. It came to be known as the Northern New Mexico Community College in 1977, and then became Northern New Mexico College in 2005. The college campuses include the Espanola campus, and El Rito campus. The college offers educational programs through the following academic colleges :
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- College of Math and Science
The sports teams of the college, known as the Eagles, participate in basketball and softball. The students of Northern New Mexico College can take advantage of the Espanola Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship, the Legislative Lottery Scholarship, or the Northern Bridge Scholarship.
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Campus Location921 Paseo de Onate
Espanola, NM 87532
USA
Main Tel: (505) 747-2100
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Northern New Mexico College HighlightsWhere Northern New Mexico College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in computer science and engineering, nursing and emergency medicine, and education and teaching.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of students.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 113 | 40 | | 1-2 year certificate | 69 | 16 | | 2-4 year degree | 38 | 4 | | < 1 year certificate | 17 | 5 | | Bachelor | 1 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Northern New Mexico College was 2,237 in 2007 (1,390 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,668 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,556 | | Room and board | $ 5,430 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,916 | | Other | $ 2,264 |
Financial Aid: Northern New Mexico 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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| With tenure | | 9 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 40 |
Housing and MealsNorthern New Mexico College provides on-campus housing for 80 of its 1,390 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 15 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (1 awarded) - Visual and Performing Arts
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (4 awarded) - Barbering/Barber
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (45 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Management Information Systems
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (15 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3 awarded) - Natural Resources Management and Policy
- Natural Resources/Conservation
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (4 awarded) - Construction Trades
- Electrician
DESIGN (4 awarded) - Design and Visual Communications
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (27 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING (2 awarded) - Engineering
- Materials Science
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (7 awarded) - Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (3 awarded) FINE ARTS (3 awarded) - Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
LAW (0 awarded) - Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS (7 awarded) - Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Library Assistant/Technician
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (3 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (15 awarded) - Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (59 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (11 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES (2 awarded) - Furniture Design and Manufacturing
- Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE (0 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (0 awarded) - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
- Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (9 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (14 awarded) - Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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