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Mesalands Community College can be found in Tucumcari, New Mexico (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Mesalands Community College.
The most common majors at the school are in transportation, animal science and care, and family and social work.
Mesalands Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2005, 533 students were enrolled in the school. Older adults are in evidence at Mesalands Community College, often seeking career changing education.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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: ò An environment where learning is appreciated, encouraged, and assessed. ò Academic and technical programs for qualified individuals to enhance their lifelong educational opportunities with an emphasis in a general core base of knowledge. ò Accessible, multi-faceted services to qualified participants. ò Opportunities to develop leadership skills and achieve personal growth by valuing academic and social responsibility. ò Quality community service programs responding to the diverse needs of the region."
More complete details are provided below.
Mesalands Community College
911 S Tenth St
Tucumcari, NM 88401-3352
General Phone: (505) 461-4413
Admissions Phone: (505) 461-4413
Financial Aid Phone: (505) 461-4413
http://www.mesalands.edu
Mesalands Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 25 | truck and bus driver |
| Education And Teaching | 3 | education |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 3 | criminal justice and safety |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | child care provider, social work, social service professions |
| Animal Science And Care | 2 | animal services |
| Liberal Arts | 2 | liberal arts and humanities |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 1 | cosmetology |
| Mechanics And Repair | 1 | automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics |
| Business And Management | 0 | business management |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | engineering technician |
| Office And Administration | 0 | general office occupations |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer and info science |
| Medicine | 0 | pre-med |
Number of programs and degrees for Mesalands Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 27 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 12 | 14 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Mesalands Community College had a total enrollment of 533 students (334 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 17% |
| 50-64 | 12% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | 91% |
| Texas | 7% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Tucumcari, New Mexico for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Mexico Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (505) 461-4413
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,394 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,264 |
| Books and supplies | $ 677 |
Financial Aid:
Mesalands Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3206300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (505) 461-4413
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $38,230 | 4 | $39,421 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 9 | $38,230 | 4 | $39,421 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| All Other Sports | 8 | 0 | 8 |
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services, Other
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mesalands Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers athletic scholarships
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