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Las Vegas, NM 87701
p. 505-454-2500
w. www.luna.edu
Luna Community College
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Information Summary
Ranks 2760th overall and 24th in New Mexico
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
41.4 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$1,518 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
11 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
40% / 24% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
2,007 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Las Vegas, NM 87701
| Surrounding community | Remote town (over 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,375 (17,478 urban / 2,897 rural) |
| Households | 7,583 (2.54 people per house) |
| Families | 5,019 (3.1 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 232 |
| Pop. — Asian | 170 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 51 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 555 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 12,022 |
| Pop. — Other | 8,320 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Rural-serving Medium
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Luna Community College?
Ranks 4116th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $672 | $980 | $1,896 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $46 | $46 | $46 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $28 | $40 | $79 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $1,518 | $1,806 | $2,742 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $10,322 | $10,610 | $11,546 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $4,050 | $4,338 | $5,274 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $718  $718 |
$1,006  $1,006 |
$1,942  $1,942 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $800  $800 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,380  $5,700 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,930  $3,104 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,390  $2,532 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Luna Community College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Luna Community College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NJCAA |
|---|
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Luna Community College Ranks 5012th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,240 | 30 |  68% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $800 | 16 |  36% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $750 | 2 |  5% |
| Student Loan Aid | $1,757 | 2 |  5% |
| Any financial aid type | 31 |  70% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Luna Community College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 4 | N/A | 4 |
Hispanic | 703 | 939 | 1,642 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 4 | 9 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 4 | 7 | 11 |
White Non-Hispanic | 100 | 176 | 276 |
Race Unknown | 23 | 40 | 63 |
| Total | 840 | 1,167 | 2,007 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Luna Community College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 44 | 46 | |
| 6 | 34 | 40 | |
| 1 | 10 | 11 | |
| N/A | 10 | 10 | |
| 5 | 4 | 9 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Luna Community College Ranks 3505th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $34,715 ($36,039 male / $33,933 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 35 (13 male / 22 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 92 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.4 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $260,794 |
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Luna Community College Academics
Luna Community College is unique in its study options. Furthermore, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Freshman Orientation Program can help. Specifically, the university has a Freshman Orientation Program. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Freshman Orientation Program.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Luna Community College.
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Business – General, Business Administration/Management, Office Management
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology
- Computer Science:
- Computer/Information Sciences – General
- Education:
- Early Childhood Education
Luna Community College Admissions
Transfer students are not ignored, though did not report the exact number of transfer students. This school did not report their application fee.
The regular application due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Furthermore, It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year.
Luna Community College Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.
Luna Community College Students
Luna Community College offers Associate degrees. Moreover, it is part of an Rural setting and Large town (10,000 – 49,999). The school’s size is approximately eight hundred and eighty-eight degree-seeking undergrads.
This school features the Rural setting and Large town (10,000 – 49,999).
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