Colleges Near Rio Rancho

Colleges and universities near me in the Rio Rancho, New Mexico area

There 20 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 58,988 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in New Mexico with a population of 87,521, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Rio Rancho. Driving time to these schools from Rio Rancho should be less than 2 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 University of New Mexico Main Campus enrolling 21,953 students. In terms of affordability, Luna Community College in Las Vegas offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,488 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 Rio Rancho.
Rio Rancho, NM within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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National American University Rio Rancho
N
Rio Rancho, NM
 

National American University Rio Rancho

Private 4 Year

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  • 30enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

4 miles from Rio Rancho

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University of Phoenix Albuquerque Campus
P
Albuquerque, NM
 

University of Phoenix Albuquerque Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 13enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

9 miles from Rio Rancho

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National American University Albuquerque
N
Albuequerque, NM
 

National American University Albuquerque

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 190enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

14 miles from Rio Rancho

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Central New Mexico Community College
C
Albuquerque, NM

Central New Mexico Community College

Public 2 Year

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#2 Best Value Colleges in New Mexico

  • 19,095enrollment
  • $4,742net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 6

15 miles from Rio Rancho

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University of New Mexico Main Campus
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N
Albuquerque, NM

University of New Mexico Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in New Mexico

  • 21,953enrollment
  • $10,633net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1250SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

15 miles from Rio Rancho

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Southwest University of Visual Arts Albuquerque
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Albuquerque, NM
 

Southwest University of Visual Arts Albuquerque

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 49enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

15 miles from Rio Rancho

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Brown Mackie College Albuquerque
B
Albuquerque, NM
 

Brown Mackie College Albuquerque

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 267enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

17 miles from Rio Rancho

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University of New Mexico Valencia County Campus
N
Los Lunas, NM
 

University of New Mexico Valencia County Campus

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,953enrollment
  • $4,706net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Rio Rancho

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Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture
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Santa Fe, NM
 

Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 868enrollment
  • $13,872net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 4

44 miles from Rio Rancho

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Santa Fe Community College
S
Santa Fe, NM
 

Santa Fe Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,266enrollment
  • $8,151net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

44 miles from Rio Rancho

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University of New Mexico Los Alamos Campus
N
Los Alamos, NM
 

University of New Mexico Los Alamos Campus

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,009enrollment
  • $10,947net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Rio Rancho

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Santa Fe University of Art and Design
S
Santa Fe, NM
 

Santa Fe University of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 161enrollment
  • $29,584net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Rio Rancho

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St John's College
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S
Santa Fe, NM

St John's College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 439enrollment
  • $29,265net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1460SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

52 miles from Rio Rancho

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Northern New Mexico College
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N
Espanola, NM
 

Northern New Mexico College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,154enrollment
  • $8,383net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.63Avg GPA

60 miles from Rio Rancho

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New Mexico State University Grants
N
Grants, NM
 

New Mexico State University Grants

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 825enrollment
  • $8,840net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 12

65 miles from Rio Rancho

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Luna Community College
L
Las Vegas, NM
 

Luna Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 774enrollment
  • $8,089net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 30

85 miles from Rio Rancho

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Navajo Technical College
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N
Crownpoint, NM

Navajo Technical College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in New Mexico

  • 1,354enrollment
  • $2,770net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

86 miles from Rio Rancho

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New Mexico Highlands University
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N
Las Vegas, NM
 

New Mexico Highlands University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 2,677enrollment
  • $10,852net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

86 miles from Rio Rancho

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Central New Mexico Community College and is 15 miles from Rio Rancho. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Central New Mexico Community College are $1,858 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Central New Mexico Community College 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.