Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Tucumcari, New Mexico |
| Online | mesalands.edu |
| School Type | Public 2 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | No |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Mesalands Community College is located in Tucumcari, New Mexico, situated along historic Route 66 approximately 175 miles east of Albuquerque. The campus occupies a former Catholic school building in the downtown area, featuring Southwest architectural elements and a notable wind energy training facility with an operational commercial-scale wind turbine. The two-year public institution specializes in wind energy technology, farrier science, artistic bronze casting, and traditional academic transfer programs. The college maintains the Mesalands Dinosaur Museum and Natural Sciences Laboratory on campus, which houses significant paleontological collections from the region and serves as a hands-on learning facility for students in the Natural Sciences program.
Annual Cost to Attend
New Mexico Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,700 |
| Other Fees | $624 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $9,224 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,850 |
| Total One Year Cost | $18,910 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,700 |
| Other Fees | $624 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $9,224 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,850 |
| Total One Year Cost | $20,182 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies | 28% |
| Engineering Technology | 16% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 13% |
| Agriculture | 13% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 12% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=188261 IPEDS survey data for Mesalands Community College.
Current students may use the Mesalands Community College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024