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Mesalands Community College
- 911 S Tenth Street
- Tucumcari, NM 88401
- OPEID College Code: 03206300
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- General Phone: (575) 461-4413
- President: Phillip Barry
- Website: www.mesalands.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 635

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- Mesalands Community College Mission
Mesalands Community College is an institution of
higher education that promotes student learning
through quality education and services while fostering
personal growth, leadership, and opportunity to a
culturally diverse community.
The goals of Mesalands Community College are to
provide:
- An environment where learning is appreciated,
encouraged, and assessed.
- Academic and technical programs for qualified
individuals to enhance their lifelong educational
opportunities with an emphasis in a general core
base of knowledge.
- Accessible, multi-faceted services to qualified
participants.
- Opportunities to develop leadership skills and
achieve personal growth by valuing academic and
social responsibility.
- Quality community service programs responding to
the diverse needs of the region.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Small
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 76%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | - | 52% | 61% | 44% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | - | $2,801 | $550 | $881 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $1,475 | $1,394 | $1,394 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $2,387 | $2,264 | $2,264 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,177 | $677 | $677 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,436 | $5,620 | $5,620 |
| Other Expenses | $5,765 | $4,404 | $4,404 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,765 | $4,404 | $3,608 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $2,652 | $2,071 | $2,071 |
| Out of State | $3,564 | $2,941 | $2,941 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,853 | $12,095 | $12,095 |
| Out of State | $16,765 | $12,965 | $12,965 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,417 | $5,679 | $5,679 |
| Out of State | $9,329 | $6,549 | $6,549 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 635 Undergraduate: 635
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 319 Female: 316
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 319 Female: 316
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 246 Part-Time: 389
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 246 Part-Time: 389
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 2 | 0.3% |
| American Indian | 20 | 3% |
| Black | 13 | 2% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 229 | 36% |
| White | 298 | 47% |
| Unknown | 68 | 11% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 71 | 11% |
| Ages 18-19 | 80 | 13% |
| Ages 20-21 | 33 | 5% |
| Ages 22-24 | 38 | 6% |
| Ages 25-29 | 76 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 69 | 11% |
| Ages 35-39 | 51 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 89 | 14% |
| Ages 50-65 | 86 | 14% |
| Age Over 65 | 22 | 3% |
| Age Uknown | 20 | 3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 90 | 47 | 43 |
| Faculty Status | 49 | 16 | 33 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 54 | 21 | 33 |
| Primarily Instruction | 49 | 16 | 33 |
| Primarily Public Service | 5 | 5 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 13 | 13 | - |
| Other Professionals | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $39,341 (13) | $39,478 (10) | $38,884 (3) |
| Instructor | $39,341 (13) | $39,478 (10) | $38,884 (3) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,799 (3) | $48,447 (2) | $46,504 (1) |
| Instructor | $47,799 (3) | $48,447 (2) | $46,504 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $39,297 (16) | $39,505 (12) | $38,676 (4) |
| Instructor | $39,297 (16) | $39,505 (12) | $38,676 (4) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $157,394 | $121,070 | $36,324 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 77% | 23% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 39 | 30 | 9 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 39 | 30 | 9 |
| Rodeo | 39 | 30 | 9 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $21,369 | $21,369 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Rodeo | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 44%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 56%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 17% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 21% |
| Female | 11% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | - |
| Hispanic | 29% |
| White | 11% |
| Unknown | - |
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