Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $1,202 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $3,050 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $11,547 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $7,039 | State avg: $11,878. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 24.97% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 3.07% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Luna Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$3,050
Books and supplies
$1,554
Fees and remainder
$6,943
Sticker price
$11,547
Average net price
$7,039
Average aid coverage
39%
$4,508 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Luna Community College pays approximately $7,039 per year after grants and aid. This is below the New Mexico average of $11,878 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Luna Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to New Mexico and national averages.
Luna Community College net price
$7,039
New Mexico average
$11,878
National average
$17,506
Luna Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $3,050 and average net price at $7,039. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$3,050
Current net price
$7,039
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Luna Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$32,461
Undergraduates
459
10-Year Median Earnings - Luna Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Luna Community College graduates earn about 0.7x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Luna Community College?
Undergraduates
459
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
24.97%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
3.07%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 24.97% of Luna Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 3.07% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Luna Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Luna Community College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Luna Community College lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Luna Community College is listed at 336 Luna Drive, Las Vegas, NM 87701. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Luna Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luna Community College | Not available | $3,050 | $7,039 | $32,461 |
| New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | 53.96% | $26,312 | $8,265 | $76,489 |
| New Mexico Military Institute | 57.76% | $14,042 | $4,686 | $57,410 |
| New Mexico Highlands University | Not available | $12,180 | $14,141 | $45,937 |
| University of the Southwest | Not available | $16,670 | $19,969 | $45,389 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Luna Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Luna Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Luna Community College tuition?
Luna Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $3,050.
What is Luna Community College's average net price?
Luna Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $7,039.
What is Luna Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $32,461 for Luna Community College.
Is Luna Community College accredited?
Luna Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Luna Community College?
The local dataset lists 459 undergraduate students at Luna Community College.
What percentage of Luna Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Luna Community College in the local dataset is 24.97%.
What is the federal loan rate at Luna Community College?
The federal loan rate for Luna Community College in the local dataset is 3.07%.
Where should I verify Luna Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Luna Community College or the latest official federal education data.