- The mission of the University of New Mexico Valencia Campus is to provide community residents with lifelong educational opportunities in order to better prepare them to actively participate in the world as productive, responsible and creative individuals. The Valencia Campus, a branch college of UNM, is an open-access, student-centered institution which offers a variety of associate degrees, certificate and credential programs. Our courses provide basic skills, transfer credits, technical career training and non-credit community education.
School Highlights
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus serves 921 students (26% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 921 students
- In-state tuition: $1,561
- Out-state tuition: $4,182
- Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 78%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 64% over five years.
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus
(NM) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
49 staff
51 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus has declined by 69% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus diversity score of 0.57 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
921 students
1,144 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
239 students
344 students
# Part-Time Students
682 students
800 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
901 students
369 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
239 students
357 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
682 students
800 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
7%
10%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
61%
50%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
22%
26%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Unknown races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
16%
28%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$42,000
$34,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,561 is less than the state average of $1,992. The in-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,182 is less than the state average of $4,440. The out-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,561
$1,992
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,182
$4,440
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,500
$13,236
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$6,125
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Beginning with a student population of about 300 students in 1981, UNM-Valencia Campus now serves thousands of students a year in college transfer and career programs, adult basic education classes, job training courses, and a wide range of community and cultural activities for kids, seniors, and everyone in between. Since the UNM-Valencia campus was opened in 1986, more than 1550 students have graduated from the college in certificate and degree programs. Our students have gone on to successful careers in teaching, public service, business, electronics, computer-aided drafting, and medical-related fields. The University of New Mexico Valencia Campus is located in Tome, New Mexico, halfway between Belen and Los Lunas, the two main population centers of Valencia County. The campus occupies 150 acres of rural land overlooking the Rio Grande Valley to the west, the Manzano Mountains to the east, and historic Tome Hill to the north. The campus includes seven buildings designed in a modern, Southwestern style. UNM Valencia Campus received a prestigious award from the New Mexico Society of Architecture for its outstanding landscaping. As a branch college of the University of New Mexico, UNM Valencia Campus is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and secondary Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus cost?
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus's tuition is approximately $1,561 for In-State students and $4,182 for Out-State students.
What is University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus's ranking?
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Mexico for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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