What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 65 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 23 |
| Computer Science | 22 |
| Physics | 11 |
| Mathematics | 10 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 10 |
| Chemical Engineering | 9 |
| Civil Engineering | 8 |
Show the other 13 majors
| Biomedical Sciences | 7 |
| Materials Engineering | 5 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 5 |
| Chemistry | 4 |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | 4 |
| General Studies | 3 |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 3 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 3 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 3 |
| Environmental Science | 2 |
| Physical Sciences | 2 |
| Psychology | 2 |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, remote
Federal locale classification
More about the place
Nearest airport
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
Nearest hub airport
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 8.7 of 20
Elevation
4,629 ft
Time zone
Mountain
January low
23°F
July high
92°F
Annual snowfall
2.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
82 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$950 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- University of New Mexico-Main Campus72 mi
- Western New Mexico University119 mi
- New Mexico State University-Main Campus124 mi
- St. John's College124 mi
- New Mexico Highlands University142 mi
- The University of Texas at El Paso160 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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