2023-2024 Academic Profile
Student Characteristics
In the Fall of 2023, Mesalands Community College had a headcount of 481
undergraduate students. Of these 61% were male and 39% were female. The
ethnic diversity included 6% American Indian/Alaska Native, 1% Asian/Pacific
Islander, 2% Black /African American, 45% Hispanic/Latino, 34% White, 1% non-
US Resident, and 11% race/ethnicity unknown.
In the Fall of 2023, 25% were dual enrollment students, 40% were correctional
facility students, and 35% were main campus students. Seventy-three percent of
students were Degree Seeking, while 27% were Non-Degree Seeking students.
In the Spring of 2024, Mesalands Community College had a headcount of 570
undergraduate students. Of these 68% were male and 32% were female. The
ethnic diversity included 5% American Indian/Alaska Native, 1% Asian/Pacific
Islander, 3% Black /African American, 50% Hispanic/Latino, 31% White, 1% non-
US Resident, and 9% race/ethnicity unknown.
In the Spring of 2024, 24% were dual enrollment students, 49% were correctional
facility students, and 27% were main campus students. Seventy-four percent of
students were Degree Seeking, while 26% were Non-Degree Seeking students.
Retention Rates
For the Fall of 2022, 58% of first-time, full-time undergraduate students returned
in the Fall of 2022. The part-time student retention rate was 67%.
Graduation and Transfer-out Rates
The overall Graduation Rate was 56%. The Transfer-out rate was 8%.
*Students that enrolled by Census dates. Numbers were greater after census
date.
In addition, more specific institutional data on student performance can be
found on the New Mexico Higher Education Dashboard as well as the United
States Department of Education Integrated Postsecondary Education Data
System (IPEDS) website.
