Mesalands Community College
Tucumcari, New Mexico
Mesalands Community College is a public institution in Tucumcari, New Mexico with 357 undergraduate students. For nursing students, the useful read is not just whether a program exists, but how its tuition, completion rates, debt, and earnings compare with nearby options.
In-state tuition is $2,136 compared with a New Mexico nursing-school average of $4,704. The school reports a graduation rate of 56.8%, median earnings of $32,272, and median federal debt of N/A.
$2,136 is lower than the state average of $4,704.
56.8% is higher than the state average of 34.8%.
$32,272 is lower than the state average of $36,869.
About Mesalands Community College
| Location | Tucumcari, New Mexico |
| Institution Type | Public |
| Highest Degree | associate |
| Website | www.mesalands.edu |
| In-State Tuition | $2,136 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $3,408 |
| Total Enrollment | 357 |
| Acceptance Rate | N/A |
| Graduation Rate | 56.8% |
| Retention Rate | 57.1% |
| Median Earnings (10 yrs after) | $32,272 |
| Median Debt at Graduation | N/A |
| Pell Grant Recipients | 11.4% |
| Students Receiving Loans | 1.7% |
| Loan Default Rate | 4.9% |
| Nursing Program | Available |
Cost and Return Snapshot
Based on published tuition, median debt, and earnings data
Affordability Context
11.4% of students receive Pell Grants, a useful signal for how often the school serves lower-income students. 1.7% of students take federal loans, so borrowing is less common than at many institutions in the student body. The three-year loan default rate is 4.9%, which helps frame repayment risk alongside earnings and debt.
Cost and Outcomes Context
The value picture at Mesalands Community College depends on the relationship between price, borrowing, and outcomes. A simple four-year tuition estimate is $8,544, while the reported median debt is N/A. These figures should be compared with aid offers and program-specific requirements before making a final decision.
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Student Demographics
The student body is largest among Hispanic students (48.2%), followed by White students (33.3%) and Black students (2.5%).