Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $2,136 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $3,408 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $15,589 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $10,078 | State avg: $11,878. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 11.41% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 1.70% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Mesalands Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$3,408
Books and supplies
$1,700
Fees and remainder
$10,481
Sticker price
$15,589
Average net price
$10,078
Average aid coverage
35%
$5,511 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Mesalands Community College pays approximately $10,078 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 Mesalands Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to New Mexico and national averages.
Mesalands Community College net price
$10,078
New Mexico average
$11,878
National average
$17,506
Mesalands Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $3,408 and average net price at $10,078. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$3,408
Current net price
$10,078
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 Mesalands Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$32,272
Undergraduates
357
10-Year Median Earnings - Mesalands Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Mesalands Community College graduates earn about 0.7x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Mesalands Community College?
Undergraduates
357
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
11.41%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
1.70%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 11.41% of Mesalands Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 1.70% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Mesalands 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 Mesalands Community College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Mesalands 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
Mesalands Community College is listed at 911 S Tenth Street, Tucumcari, NM 88401-3352. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Mesalands 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesalands Community College | Not available | $3,408 | $10,078 | $32,272 |
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Mesalands Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Mesalands 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 Mesalands Community College tuition?
Mesalands Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $3,408.
What is Mesalands Community College's average net price?
Mesalands Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $10,078.
What is Mesalands Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $32,272 for Mesalands Community College.
Is Mesalands Community College accredited?
Mesalands Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Mesalands Community College?
The local dataset lists 357 undergraduate students at Mesalands Community College.
What percentage of Mesalands Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Mesalands Community College in the local dataset is 11.41%.
What is the federal loan rate at Mesalands Community College?
The federal loan rate for Mesalands Community College in the local dataset is 1.70%.
Where should I verify Mesalands Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Mesalands Community College or the latest official federal education data.