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Luna Community College
- Hot Springs Blvd
- Las Vegas, NM 87701
- OPEID College Code: 00996200
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- General Phone: (505) 454-2500
- President (Interim): Dr. Sigfredo Maestas
- Website: www.luna.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 2,112

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Small Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 96%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 5% | 96% | 73% | 96% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,272 | $1,220 | $128 | $379 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.7% | 5.4% | 16.6% |
| Number in Default | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Number in Repayment | 59 | 37 | 30 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $1,006 | $1,006 | $1,006 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $1,942 | $1,942 | $1,942 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,700 | $5,380 | $5,380 |
| Other Expenses | $3,104 | $2,930 | $2,930 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,532 | $2,930 | $2,390 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $1,806 | $1,806 | $1,806 |
| Out of State | $2,742 | $2,742 | $2,742 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $10,610 | $10,116 | $10,116 |
| Out of State | $11,546 | $11,052 | $11,052 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $4,338 | $4,196 | $4,196 |
| Out of State | $5,274 | $5,132 | $5,132 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,112 Undergraduate: 2,112
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 893 Female: 1,219
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 893 Female: 1,219
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 537 Part-Time: 1,575
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 537 Part-Time: 1,575
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 18 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,771 | 84% |
| White | 266 | 13% |
| Unknown | 52 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 478 | 23% |
| Ages 18-19 | 373 | 18% |
| Ages 20-21 | 167 | 8% |
| Ages 22-24 | 156 | 7% |
| Ages 25-29 | 197 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 105 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 107 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 197 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 197 | 9% |
| Age Over 65 | 50 | 2% |
| Age Uknown | 85 | 4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 274 | 147 | 127 |
| Faculty Status | 163 | 37 | 126 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 163 | 37 | 126 |
| Primarily Instruction | 163 | 37 | 126 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 27 | 27 | - |
| Other Professionals | 39 | 39 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 45 | 44 | 1 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 16 | 16 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 1 | - | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 21 | 21 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $35,761 (37) | $34,724 (14) | $36,393 (23) |
| Instructor | $35,761 (37) | $34,724 (14) | $36,393 (23) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $35,761 (37) | $34,724 (14) | $36,393 (23) |
| Instructor | $35,761 (37) | $34,724 (14) | $36,393 (23) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $23,102 | $23,102 | - |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 100% | - |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 32 | 32 | - |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 32 | 32 | - |
| Baseball | 32 | 32 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $20,000 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $7,500 | - |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 63%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 23%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 19% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 16% |
| Female | 20% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | - |
| Hispanic | 19% |
| White | 20% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 4 | 2 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
