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 58,744 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 #216 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of New Mexico Main Campus enrolling 22,700 students. In terms of affordability, Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,584 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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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

  • 1,713enrollment
  • $9,133net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1290SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.63Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

85 miles from Rio Rancho

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University of New Mexico Taos Campus
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Ranchos de Taos, NM
 

University of New Mexico Taos Campus

Public 2 Year

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  • 854enrollment
  • $8,587net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 27

93 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 $1,934 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.