- Public Four-Year Universities
- University of New Mexico – Albuquerque
The state’s flagship research university with multiple branch campuses (Gallup, Los Alamos, Taos, Valencia). Offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
- New Mexico State University – Las Cruces
Comprehensive research university with branch campuses in Alamogordo, Carlsbad, Dona Ana, and Grants. Known for engineering, agriculture, and science programs.
- New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology – Socorro
STEM-focused research university specializing in science, engineering, and technology programs.
- Eastern New Mexico University – Portales
Public university with branch campuses in Roswell and Ruidoso, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees.
- New Mexico Highlands University – Las Vegas
Public university with additional centers in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, and Farmington. Known for education, social work, and business programs.
- Western New Mexico University – Silver City
Regional public university with branch campuses in Deming and Lordsburg. Offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Northern New Mexico College – Española
Public baccalaureate college serving northern New Mexico with associate and bachelor’s degrees.
Public Community Colleges- Central New Mexico Community College – Albuquerque
The largest community college in the state, offering associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training.
- Clovis Community College – Clovis
Offers associate degrees, certificates, and adult education programs.
- Doña Ana Community College – Las Cruces
Branch of NMSU, offering associate degrees and certificates in a variety of fields.
- Luna Community College – Las Vegas
Comprehensive community college serving northeastern New Mexico.
- Mesalands Community College – Tucumcari
Known for wind energy technology and paleontology programs.
- New Mexico Junior College – Hobbs
Offers associate degrees, certificates, and continuing education.
- New Mexico Military Institute – Roswell
Military junior college offering high school and associate degree programs.
- Northern New Mexico College – Española
Also offers associate degrees and certificates as a community college.
- San Juan College – Farmington
Large community college with a wide range of associate degree and certificate programs.
- Santa Fe Community College – Santa Fe
Offers associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training programs.
- Southeast New Mexico College – Carlsbad
Formerly NMSU Carlsbad, now an independent community college.
- Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute – Albuquerque
Tribal community college offering technical and academic programs for Native American students.
Tribal Colleges and Universities- Institute of American Indian Arts – Santa Fe
Nationally recognized tribal college specializing in Native American arts and cultural studies.
- Navajo Technical University – Crownpoint
Tribal university offering certificates, associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees, primarily serving the Navajo Nation.
- Diné College – Shiprock & Crownpoint
Tribal college serving the Navajo Nation, with associate and bachelor’s degree programs.
Private Colleges and Universities- College of Santa Fe – Santa Fe
Private liberal arts college (note: now closed, but included for historical reference).
- University of the Southwest – Hobbs
Private Christian university offering undergraduate and graduate degrees.
- St. John's College – Santa Fe
Private liberal arts college known for its Great Books curriculum.
- Southwestern College – Santa Fe
Private graduate school specializing in counseling and art therapy.
- Brookline College – Albuquerque
Private for-profit college offering healthcare and business programs.
- Carrington College – Albuquerque
Private for-profit college focused on healthcare education.
- National American University – Albuquerque
Private for-profit university offering a variety of degree programs.
- University of Phoenix – Albuquerque
Private for-profit university offering online and in-person degree programs.
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