Every college in New Mexico that we cover, each with its page and sources.
8 colleges · each name links to its page, with sources · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026
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New Mexico: 8 colleges · 6 public, 2 private nonprofit · campus setting: 5 town, 1 suburb, 1 rural, 1 city
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| College | City | Public/private | Setting | Students | Athletics | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | Portales | Public | Town, remote | 4,072 | NCAA Division II | |
| New Mexico Highlands University | Las Vegas | Public | Town, remote | 1,710 | NCAA Division II | |
| New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | Socorro | Public | Town, remote | 1,227 | ||
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus | Las Cruces | Public | Suburb, midsize | 12,113 | NCAA Division I | |
| St. John's College | Santa Fe | Private nonprofit | Rural, near a city | 369 | ||
| University of New Mexico-Main Campus | Albuquerque | Public | City, large | 16,905 | NCAA Division I | |
| University of the Southwest | Hobbs | Private nonprofit | Town, remote | 337 | NAIA | |
| Western New Mexico University | Silver City | Public | Town, remote | 2,602 | NCAA Division II |