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# Southeast New Mexico College

Rural New Mexico public two-year college with tuition under $1,000 for in-state students and 1,171 enrolled.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 32.442028, -104.265536

### Summary

Rural New Mexico public two-year college with tuition under $1,000 for in-state students and 1,171 enrolled.

### Description

Southeast New Mexico College is a public two-year institution in Carlsbad, New Mexico, serving the rural southeastern region of the state. The college offers liberal arts and sciences coursework to approximately 1,171 students.

In-state tuition is $984 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $3,816. These costs cover the full cost of attendance with no additional fees or room and board charges listed separately, making SNMC one of the lowest-cost options for students beginning college coursework in the region.

As a community college, SNMC functions primarily as a transfer pathway: students complete foundational general education and introductory major courses before moving to four-year institutions to complete bachelor's degrees. The college works best for students seeking affordable entry into higher education, those testing their academic readiness, and working adults in the Carlsbad area. For more information, visit senmc.edu/.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 188,003
- **State**: NM
- **City**: Carlsbad
- **Address**: 1500 University Drive
- **Zip Code**: 88220
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: senmc.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Rural
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $984
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $3,816
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $984
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $3,816
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 1,171
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $156,776,694
- **Carnegie Classification**: Professions-focused Associate Small
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities