Northern New Mexico College

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Northern New Mexico College recognizes and incorporates the place-based uniqueness of northern New Mexico into academics and campus life.
Northern's communities of service are deeply tied to the region, which influences both the educational choices of our students and how we serve them.
We primarily serve rural communities within a 40-mile radius of our main campus in Española, New Mexico, including eight Native American communities, within one of the state's most underserved regions.
Northern New Mexico College is a Hispanic- and Native American-serving comprehensive institution that will be recognized nationally for cultural sustainability, quality student learning, and developing economically healthy communities among diverse populations.
The mission of Northern New Mexico College is to ensure student success by providing access to affordable, community-based learning opportunities that meet the region's educational, cultural, and economic needs.
NORTHERN employs more than 40 experienced, full-time faculty and 22 full-time Ph.D. faculty. Classes are small and personal. Average class sizes at NORTHERN range from 12-15 students, allowing you to get personal, one-on-one instruction from faculty.
Between student government, our many clubs and organizations, performances, art shows, community events, and sports teams, there are so many ways to get involved in extracurricular student life @Northern.
Student Life is a committee that supports and organizes student events and activities. We work closely with Student Senate and student clubs to ensure that student activity fees are spent effectively and enhance the whole student experience at Northern New Mexico College.
We offer degrees in business administration, engineering & technology, teacher education, nursing, fine arts, humanities and social services, and the sciences. We are a comprehensive institution offering the most affordable bachelor's degree programs in the state and the southwest.
Founded in 1909 as the Spanish-American Normal School in El Rito, the institution's original mission was to train the area's Spanish speakers to become teachers. In 1977, Northern became the state's first designated Community College, and 2005 became New Mexico's newest baccalaureate granting institution.
Thirty-eight full-time faculty and approximately 85 part-time faculty members provide instruction toward completing 15 baccalaureate degrees, 35 associate degrees, and 14 certificate programs. To explore Northern's academic offerings, please see our Degrees & Certificates and Colleges & Department pages.
In 2014, Northern completed a review of the total credit hours required to earn an associate and bachelor's degree, leading to a reduction of required hours to 60 and 120, respectively, for most degrees. Due to accreditation requirements and other industry regulations, some degrees may require additional hours.
Make an appointment for Academic Advisement here at Northern New Mexico College. Learn how Northern's Academic Advisers can help you get started and stay on track for a successful college experience. Student advisement at Northern New Mexico College is a critical integral part of making the most of your learning experience.
Northern New Mexico College and its mission have always played an integral role in the State of New Mexico's goal to provide educational opportunities for its residents.

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