San Juan College
Location and Contact Information
4601 College BlvdFarmington, NM 87402-4699
USA
Main Tel: (505) 326-3311
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
San Juan College is a community college situated in Farmington, New Mexico. SJC was established in 1956 as a branch of the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts. In 1981, it became an independent community college. San Juan College offers more than 70 different degrees and certificates in varied areas of study. The college is comprised of the following schools:
- School of Business and Information Technology Studies (BITS)
- School of Continuing Education and Community Development
- School of Energy
- School of Extended Learning
- School of Health Sciences
- School of Humanities
- School of Mathematics
- School of Science
- School of Trades and Technology
San Juan College's campus hosts quite a few student organizations and clubs. A few of them are Alpha Eta Rho, Dirty Mud Lovers, American Indian Science & Engineering Society and ESCAPE (Edge Student Committee Achieving Personal Excellence).
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in mechanics and repair, engineering technician, and family and social work.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Large number of students.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High male/female ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 768 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,680 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid
San Juan College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 69% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 68% | $2,954 |
| Institutional Grant | 22% | $863 |
| Federal Grant | 41% | $3,731 |
| Pell Grant | 35% | $3,421 |
| Other Federal Grant | 15% | $2,333 |
| State or Local Grant | 45% | $592 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 15% | $4,023 |
| Federal Loan | 15% | $4,023 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to San Juan College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hartnell College | Salinas, CA | 10,455 |
| 2 | Gavilan College | Gilroy, CA | 7,509 |
| 3 | San Jose City College | San Jose, CA | 11,707 |
| 4 | College of San Mateo | San Mateo, CA | 10,911 |
| 5 | Rio Hondo College | Whittier, CA | 20,609 |
| 6 | East Los Angeles College | Monterey Park, CA | 34,065 |
| 7 | San Bernardino Valley College | San Bernardino, CA | 14,136 |
| 8 | American River College | Sacramento, CA | 34,610 |
| 9 | San Diego Miramar College | San Diego, CA | 11,763 |
| 10 | Long Beach City College | Long Beach, CA | 26,927 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 423 | 40 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 182 | 20 |
| < 1 year certificate | 15 | 8 |
| 2-4 year degree | 11 | 3 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 145 |
Students
Student enrollment was 8,931 in 2009-2010 (4,277 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 35% of the student body. About 28% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
International Study
About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Management Information Systems and Services
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- Natural Resources/Conservation
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Carpentry/Carpenter
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
- Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Instrumentation Technology/Technician
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
- Solar Energy Technology/Technician
- Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Social Work
LAW
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
MEDICINE
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Geology/Earth Science
- Physical Sciences
- Physics
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
