2022-2023 Academic Profile
Student Demographics
In the Fall of 2022, Mesalands Community College had a headcount of 824 students. Of these 65% were male and 35% were female. The ethnic diversity was 3% American Indian/Alaska Native, 1% Asian/Pacific Islander, 5% Black/African American, 43% Hispanic/Latino, 36% White, 12% race/ethnicity unknown.
In the Fall of 2022, 38.5% were dual enrollment students, 34% were correctional facility students, and 27.5% were main campus students. 51% of were Degree Seeking students, while 49% were Non-Degree Seeking students.
In the Spring of 2023, Mesalands Community College had a headcount of 708 undergraduate students, plus 81 Community Ed students. Of these 57% were male and 43% were female. 82% were registered as part-time (less that 12 credit hours) and 18% were full-time (12 of more credit hours) students.
In the Spring of 2023, 47% were duel enrollment students, 23% were correctional facility students, and 29% were main campus students. 56% were Degree Seeking students, while 44% were Non-Degree Seeking students.
Retention Rates
For the Fall of 2021, 58% of first-time, full-time undergraduate students, returned in the Fall of 2022. The part-time student retention rate was 67%.
Graduation and Completion Rates
The overall Graduation Rate was 52%. The Graduation Rate for Women was
62% and 46% for Men. The Transfer-out rate was 3%.
*Students that enrolled by Census dates. Numbers were greater after census
date.
Additional Links
In addition, specific institutional data on student performance such as graduation
rate, total annual awards, retention rate, etc. 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.
