School Overview
Central New Mexico Community College, known commonly as CNM, is a two-year higher education institution in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The college, previously known as Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute, changed its name in 2006.
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CNM�enrolls the largest student body among�postsecondary institutions in New Mexico, with more than 24,600 students in attendance as of 2009. Thousands of students also take advantage of�UNM’s non-credit courses,�which include�topic classes�offered�through the Community Education Academy, and�classes that�cover developmental and adult issues.
CNM offers a wide variety of associate’s degrees and certificates including business, the sciences and arts, and numerous career and technical programs. Credits earned at CNM can be transferred to over 30 four-year degree programs.
CNM serves a highly diverse student population, which includes students of Hispanic, Caucasian, Native American, Black, and Asian origin.
General Information
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Admission Office 525 Buena Vista SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 (505) 224-3160 Fax: (505) 224-3237 Contact: Jane Campbell Registrar/Director of Enrollment Services |
Main Address 525 Buena Vista SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 (505) 224-3000 www.cnm.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 24,870 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 3,718 Degree-seeking undergrads: 21,669 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No Online application fee: Free |
Admissions Policies/Requirements
Not reported |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $1,970 | $1,956 | $2,064 | $1,812 | -12.21% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,158 | $1,158 | $1,158 | $1,158 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state Off Campus | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| In-state with Family | $3,128 | $3,114 | $3,222 | $2,970 | -7.82% |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 1,560 | 77% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,552 | 77% | $4,760,218 | $3,067 |
| • Federal grants | 898 | 45% | $3,547,489 | $3,950 |
| • Pell grants | 898 | 45% | $3,467,239 | $3,861 |
| • Other federal grants | 148 | 7% | $80,250 | $542 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grants | 1,275 | 63% | $1,177,263 | $923 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 60 | 3% | $35,466 | $591 |
| Student loan financial aid | 414 | 21% | $2,043,562 | $4,936 |
| • Federal student loans | 411 | 20% | $2,015,146 | $4,903 |
| • Other student loans | 6 | 0% | $28,416 | $4,736 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | – | – | – | 1579 | 1780 |
| Agriculture | – | – | – | – | 8 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | – | – | – | – | 8 |
| Biology, Biological and Biomedical Sciences | – | – | – | 6 | – |
| Biotechnology | – | – | – | 6 | – |
| Business, Management, Administration and Marketing Services | – | – | – | 254 | 184 |
| Accounting | – | – | – | 44 | 26 |
| Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping | – | – | – | – | 48 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Studies | – | – | – | 10 | 5 |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | – | – | – | 3 | 1 |
| Business Administration and Management | – | – | – | 173 | 31 |
| Business/commerce | – | – | – | – | 21 |
| Construction Management | – | – | – | 10 | 3 |
| E-commerce/electronic Commerce | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | – | – | – | – | 39 |
| Hospitality Administration/management | – | – | – | 8 | 5 |
| Human Resources Management/personnel Administration | – | – | – | – | 4 |
| Project Management | – | – | – | 5 | 1 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | – | – | – | 60 | 39 |
| Computer Graphics | – | – | – | 15 | 2 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | – | – | – | 3 | 1 |
| Information Science | – | – | – | 42 | 23 |
| Web/multimedia Management and WebMA/MS | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Word Processing | – | – | – | – | 12 |
| Construction Trades | – | – | – | 27 | 267 |
| Building Construction Technology | – | – | – | 20 | – |
| Carpentry/carpenter | – | – | – | – | 20 |
| Construction Trades, Other | – | – | – | 7 | – |
| Electrician | – | – | – | – | 207 |
| Plumbing Technology/plumber | – | – | – | – | 40 |
| Education | – | – | – | 73 | 110 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | – | – | – | 4 | – |
| Education, Other | – | – | – | – | 101 |
| Elementary Education, Teaching and Instruction | – | – | – | 64 | – |
| Kindergarten/preschool Teacher Education | – | – | – | – | 9 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | – | – | – | 2 | – |
| Technology and Industrial Arts Teacher Education | – | – | – | 3 | – |
| Engineering | – | – | – | 17 | 5 |
| Pre-engineering | – | – | – | 17 | – |
| Surveying Engineering | – | – | – | – | 5 |
| Engineering Technology | – | – | – | 57 | 36 |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural Cad/cadd | – | – | – | 17 | 16 |
| Cad/cadd Drafting and/or Design Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | 3 |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/technician | – | – | – | 23 | 15 |
| Engineering Design | – | – | – | 2 | – |
| Environmental Engineering Technology/environmental Technology | – | – | – | 4 | – |
| Laser and Optical Technology/technician | – | – | – | 9 | 1 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician | – | – | – | 2 | 1 |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences | – | – | – | 292 | 675 |
| Clinical/medical Laboratory Technician | – | – | – | 5 | – |
| Dental Assisting/assistant | – | – | – | – | 15 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | – | – | – | 23 | – |
| Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic) | – | – | – | 1 | 139 |
| Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator | – | – | – | 9 | – |
| Health Information/medical Records Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | 18 |
| Health Unit Coordinator/ward Clerk | – | – | – | – | 61 |
| Hematology Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | 8 |
| Home Health Aide/home Attendant | – | – | – | – | 136 |
| Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training | – | – | – | – | 44 |
| Medical Office Assistant/specialist | – | – | – | – | 30 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/science – Radiation Therapist | – | – | – | 20 | – |
| Medical Transcription/transcriptionist | – | – | – | – | 8 |
| Nursing Assistant/aide and Patient Care Assistant/aide | – | – | – | – | 61 |
| Pharmacy Technician/assistant | – | – | – | – | 20 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/phlebotomist | – | – | – | – | 120 |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | – | – | – | 191 | – |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist | – | – | – | 23 | – |
| Surgical Technology/technologist | – | – | – | – | 15 |
| Veterinary/animal Health Technology/technician and Veterinary Assistant | – | – | – | 20 | – |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | – | – | – | 47 | – |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration | – | – | – | 28 | – |
| Fire Science/fire-fighting | – | – | – | 19 | – |
| Legal Studies | – | – | – | 20 | 30 |
| Legal Assistant/paralegal | – | – | – | 20 | 15 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | – | – | – | – | 15 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | – | – | – | 597 | 3 |
| General Studies | – | – | – | 239 | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies | – | – | – | 358 | 3 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | – | – | – | 12 | 170 |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/technician | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | 26 |
| Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | 102 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | 11 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | 31 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other | – | – | – | 11 | – |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | – | – | – | 1 | 13 |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Physical Fitness Technician | – | – | – | – | 13 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | – | – | – | 46 | 72 |
| Baking and Pastry Arts/baker/pastry Chef | – | – | – | – | 35 |
| Cosmetology/cosmetologist | – | – | – | 21 | – |
| Culinary Arts/chef Training | – | – | – | 25 | 37 |
| Precision Production Trades | – | – | – | 13 | 48 |
| Cabinetmaking and Millwork | – | – | – | – | 7 |
| Machine Tool Technology/machinist | – | – | – | – | 8 |
| Precision Metal Working, Other | – | – | – | 13 | – |
| Welding Technology/welder | – | – | – | – | 33 |
| Social Sciences | – | – | – | 10 | 9 |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | – | – | – | 10 | 9 |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | – | – | – | – | 59 |
| Truck and Bus Driver/commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | – | – | – | – | 59 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | – | – | – | 22 | 38 |
| Art/art Studies | – | – | – | 6 | – |
| Cinematography and Film/video Production | – | – | – | – | 32 |
| Digital Arts | – | – | – | 16 | 6 |
| Work and Family Studies | – | – | – | 25 | 14 |
| Family and Community Services | – | – | – | 25 | – |
| Foodservice Systems Administration/management | – | – | – | – | 14 |
Undergraduate Majors
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Agriculture & Related Sciences Landscaping C Arts, Visual & Performing Film Production/Cinematography C Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biotechnology A Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting A,C Computer & Information Sciences Computer Systems Analysis A,C Construction Trades Carpentry C Education Elementary Education A Engineering Engineering – General A Engineering Technologies Architectural Drafting A,C Family & Consumer Sciences Child Care Management A Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology A Law & Legal Studies Court Reporting C Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A Mechanic & Repair Technologies Aircraft Mechanics C Parks, Recreation & Fitness Health/Physical Fitness C Personal & Culinary Services Baking/Pastry Arts C Precision Production Trades Machine Shop Technology C Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies A Transportation & Materials Moving Airline – Commercial Pilot/Flight Crew A,C |
Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Central New Mexico Community College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (505) 224-3000 |
| Website: | https://www.cnm.edu |
| Type of School: | 2-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://cnmapprentice.force.com/apply/s/login/SelfRegister |
| Address: | 525 Buena Vista Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 23,096 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 23 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 12,929 (56% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $1,650 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $7,410 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 83% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $4,880 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Central New Mexico Community College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Central New Mexico Community College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Architecture and Related Services | 2 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | 2 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 18 | 6 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 10 | 2 | |||
| Construction Trades | 5 | 4 | |||
| Education | 10 | 4 | |||
| Engineering | 1 | 3 | |||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 6 | 4 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 4 | 2 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 33 | 12 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 3 | 2 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 4 | 2 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | 2 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 7 | 3 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 6 | 3 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Precision Production | 4 | 2 | |||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 2 | 6 | |||
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 3 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | 3 | |||
| Grand total | 127 | 74 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Central New Mexico Community College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $1,650 |
| Out-of-state | $7,410 |
| Books and supplies | $1,440 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 1,883 | 83% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,823 | 81% | $4,880 |
| Student loan aid | 173 | 8% | $3,539 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 8,958 | 38% | $4,858 |
| Federal student loans | 1,508 | 6% | $3,309 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Central New Mexico Community College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Central New Mexico Community College students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Central New Mexico Community College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 23,096 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 23,096 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Central New Mexico Community College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Dental Assisting (DA)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
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