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Mesalands Community College

Overview of Mesalands Community College

Mesalands Community College can be found in Tucumcari, NM (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Mesalands Community College.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in transportation, agricultural science and management, and computer science and engineering.

Mesalands Community College Selectivity

Mesalands Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.

Student Body

In 2007, 635 students were enrolled in the school. Older adults are in evidence at Mesalands Community College, often seeking career changing education.

Student Life

The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.

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.

Contacting Mesalands Community College

Mesalands Community College
911 S Tenth Street
Tucumcari, NM 88401-3352
General Phone: (575) 461-4413
http://www.mesalands.edu

Mesalands Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Computer Science And Engineering50computer and info science
Transportation38truck and bus driver
Agricultural Science And Management33agricultural management
Liberal Arts11liberal arts and humanities
Education And Teaching6education
Business And Management6business management, accounting technology
Mechanics And Repair3diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics
Family And Social Work3social service professions, child care provider, social work
Construction Trades2carpentry
Security And Law Enforcement1criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety
Office And Administration1general office occupations
Science1paleontology
Beauty And Cosmetology1cosmetology
Engineering Technician0engineering technician
Fine Arts0sculpture
Animal Science And Care0animal services
Medicine0pre-med

Number of programs and degrees for Mesalands Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year1165
Associate's degree3619
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years43

Student Body

In 2007, Mesalands Community College had a total enrollment of 635 students (377 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White50%
Black1%
Hispanic34%
Asian1%
American Indian2%
Unknown10%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1811%
18-1913%
20-215%
22-246%
25-2912%
30-3411%
35-398%
40-4914%
50-6414%
65+3%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
New Mexico84%
Texas5%
Wisconsin1%
Georgia1%
Arizona1%
(International Students)1%
Indiana1%
Kansas1%
Ohio1%
Oregon1%
Florida1%
Tennessee1%
Colorado1%

Mesalands Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time44 %
Part-Time56 %

Mesalands Community College Room and Board (2007)

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.

Mesalands Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,475
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 2,387
Books and supplies$ 1,177

Financial Aid:
Mesalands Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3206300)

Mesalands Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track124

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year2*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year2*1*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year10$39,4783$38,884
All faculty totalacademic year10$39,4783$38,884

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Mesalands Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total42731
All Other Sports42731

Mesalands Community College Degree Programs (2007)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services, Other

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter

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

FINE ARTS
Sculpture

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

SCIENCE
Paleontology

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

Mesalands Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Mesalands Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in agricultural science and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Mesalands Community College % of degrees in agricultural science and management
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Mesalands Community College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Mesalands Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Mesalands Community College % students 40 years or older
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Mesalands Community College % students on athletic fin. aid
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Mesalands Community College Number of degree programs
Male % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Mesalands Community College Male % of student body
% of degrees in transportation
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Mesalands Community College % of degrees in transportation
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers athletic scholarships

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