First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | January 15, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: sjc.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 71 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Rural, near a city
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Santa Fe, NM
157,765 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Santa Fe Regional (SAF)
Nearest hub airport
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 5.0 of 20
Elevation
7,347 ft
Time zone
Mountain
January low
20°F
July high
86°F
Annual snowfall
28.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
23 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,450 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
- New Mexico Highlands University39 mi
- University of New Mexico-Main Campus57 mi
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology124 mi
- Adams State University125 mi
- Fort Lewis College155 mi
- Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus178 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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