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New Mexico Junior College Admissions

It is not competitive to get into New Mexico Junior College.

Reach out to New Mexico Junior College's admissions department to confirm any application fees and information.

New Mexico Junior College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of New Mexico Junior College's admissions stats.

New Mexico Junior College 2023 Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA 2.8
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class 9%
Admissions Test Policy Not optional
Waitlist No

New Mexico Junior College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for New Mexico Junior College.

Application Type Offered Application Deadline Notification Deadline
Early Decision I Yes Info Not Available
Early Decision II
Early Action Yes

Applying Early to New Mexico Junior College?


New Mexico Junior College offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

Some students apply early to increase their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of being admitted, since it is a way to show that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.


More on New Mexico Junior College Admissions


Transferring to New Mexico Junior College

It is not competitive to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to New Mexico Junior College

New Mexico Junior College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into New Mexico Junior College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at New Mexico Junior College

Curious about the factors that are considered by New Mexico Junior College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor Level
Standardized Test Scores Important

Make sure to check with New Mexico Junior College for more information on admission factors.

New Mexico Junior College Application Requirements

To apply to New Mexico Junior College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with New Mexico Junior College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area Required Recommended Required for Some Details (If Any)
Other Requirements Placement Test or ACCUPLACER/ACT/SAT
Transcript of High School Record

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into New Mexico Junior College?

Students admitted to New Mexico Junior College have an average unweighted GPA of 2.8.

Out of all students that were admitted, 75% submitted a class rank. At New Mexico Junior College 9% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 24% were in the top 25% and 72% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At New Mexico Junior College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA Percent of Students
4.0 GPA
3.75 and 3.99
3.50 and 3.74
3.25 and 3.49
3.00 and 3.24
2.50 and 2.9
2.00 and 2.49

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to New Mexico Junior College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

New Mexico Junior College is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to New Mexico Junior College

For transfer students, it is not competitive to get admitted to New Mexico Junior College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in New Mexico Junior College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term


New Mexico Junior College Admissions FAQs


Can I defer my acceptance to New Mexico Junior College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to New Mexico Junior College.

Does New Mexico Junior College accept transfer credits?

✅ New Mexico Junior College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. New Mexico Junior College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does New Mexico Junior College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ New Mexico Junior College does not accept International Baccalaureate credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to New Mexico Junior College?

✅ New Mexico Junior College is not test optional.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at New Mexico Junior College?

✅ New Mexico Junior College offers early decision but the school has not provided an acceptance rate.

Want To Learn More About New Mexico Junior College?

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Admission Difficulty

Open Admission

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New Mexico Junior College Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to New Mexico Junior College is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to New Mexico Junior College is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

New Mexico Junior College SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

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Math SAT Range

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Reading SAT Range

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New Mexico Junior College GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

2.75

GPA Needed to Get Accepted

At New Mexico Junior College, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 2.75. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

3,222

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

N.A.

Tuition and Fees

In State

$2,556

Out-of-State

$3,006

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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