Small class sizes with personalized advising and close faculty support.
Northern New Mexico College
Española, New Mexico
1,500
Students on Campus
Española
Location
10,500
Metro Population
1,500
Students on Campus
Española
Location
10,500
Metro Population
About This Campus
Northern New Mexico College (NNMC), founded in 1909, has served the rural communities of Northern New Mexico for over a century. Northern New Mexico College is an open-admissions institution offering the most affordable bachelor’s programs in the Southwest. Now one of the state’s four regional comprehensive institutions, with its main campus in Española, NNMC offers more than 50 bachelor’s, associate, and certificate programs in arts & human sciences, film & digital media, STEM programs, business, education, liberal arts, and nursing. Northern is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and has earned prestigious program-specific accreditations for its engineering, nursing, education, and business programs.
Culturally rich campus rooted in northern New Mexico and local communities.
Affordable education with hands-on programs and strong student support services.
Helpful Information
Choosing Northern New Mexico College means joining a small, culturally rich, and supportive academic community in northern New Mexico. Students benefit from personalized academic advising, approachable faculty, and smaller class sizes that make it easier to get help with registration and course planning. While course offerings reflect the college’s size and some upper-level courses may be limited each term, advance coordination with advisors helps ensure a smooth exchange experience. Housing options include student housing at the El Rito campus and off-campus rentals in Española. Many students commute, and regional bus transit connects nearby communities, though having a car can be helpful. Overall, NNMC offers a welcoming environment with strong community connections and individualized support.
Location Information
NNMC’s Española campus is situated just 25 miles north of Santa Fe, NM, in a stunning setting with breathtaking vistas of the Sangre de Cristo and Jemez Mountains. Northern New Mexico is rich in natural beauty and offers a wealth of cultural, historic, and recreational opportunities. Native Americans have inhabited the region for thousands of years. It’s just a short jaunt to Santa Fe, the capital city, to enjoy world-class museums, art galleries, restaurants, and performing arts. Northern New Mexico is characterized by mountain ranges, dramatic landscapes sculpted by volcanic eruptions and erosion, and a unique high desert ecology. It offers unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation, including hiking, backpacking, camping, fishing, skiing, and white-water rafting.
Academics
REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:
Fall Start Date: 08/17/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/18/2026
Spring Start Date: 01/19/2027 - Spring End Date: 05/14/2027
OPTIONS:
Honors Access:
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:
- Accounting
- Biology
- Business Administration and Management
- Communication and Media Studies
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Environmental Science
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Psychology
Conditions
GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
- Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
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- Receive from Canada: Will Accept Pay
- Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - No
Tuition/Finance
Figures per Semester are current as of 10/01/2024
TUITION:
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice
- Home Tuition Payment: Available
-
Away Tuition Payment: Not Available
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Room/Meals
Figures per Semester are current as of 01/15/2026
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
- Is on-campus housing available? No
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING:
Please contact the NSE coordinator, sara.mccormick@nnmc.edu, for assistance with off-campus housing.
MEAL PLANS:
- Are meal plans available on campus? No
Fees are subject to change without notice.
Chance of Acceptance
Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27
If this is your top choice campus...
Home Tuition Payment Plan
Open
This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!
Away Tuition Payment Plan
N/A
This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.
If this is your alternate choice campus...
Home Tuition Payment Plan
Open
This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!
Away Tuition Payment Plan
N/A
This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.