Colleges Near Carlsbad

Colleges and universities near me in the Carlsbad, New Mexico area

There 28 colleges within 200 miles enrolling a total of 173,117 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in New Mexico with a population of 26,138, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Carlsbad. Driving time to these schools from Carlsbad should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in Socorro which is ranked #229 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Texas Tech University enrolling 40,378 students. In terms of affordability, Clovis Community College in Clovis offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,416 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Carlsbad.
Carlsbad, NM within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Sul Ross State University
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Alpine, TX

Sul Ross State University

Public 4 Year

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  • 1,987enrollment
  • $13,130net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 850-1080SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

146 miles from Carlsbad

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Clovis Community College
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Clovis, NM
 

Clovis Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,303enrollment
  • $5,034net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

151 miles from Carlsbad

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Lubbock Christian University
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Lubbock, TX

Lubbock Christian University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#17 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,596enrollment
  • $23,551net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 940-1190SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

156 miles from Carlsbad

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Texas Tech University
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Lubbock, TX

Texas Tech University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 40,378enrollment
  • $17,896net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1280SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA

159 miles from Carlsbad

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Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf
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Big Spring, TX
 

Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 54enrollment
  • $6,028net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

161 miles from Carlsbad

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Howard College
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Big Spring, TX

Howard College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,264enrollment
  • $8,063net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

164 miles from Carlsbad

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Wayland Baptist University
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Plainview, TX

Wayland Baptist University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 2,978enrollment
  • $22,663net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 900-1090SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

190 miles from Carlsbad

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New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
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Socorro, NM

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Public 4 Year

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#1 Best Value in New Mexico

  • 1,689enrollment
  • $10,429net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1320SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.63Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

192 miles from Carlsbad

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Mesalands Community College
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Tucumcari, NM
 

Mesalands Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 824enrollment
  • $8,616net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

193 miles from Carlsbad

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Western Texas College
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Snyder, TX
 

Western Texas College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,392enrollment
  • $5,816net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

195 miles from Carlsbad

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FAQ's

The closest community college is New Mexico State University Carlsbad and is 2.7 miles from Carlsbad. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at New Mexico State University Carlsbad are $1,176 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

New Mexico State University Carlsbad has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.