New Mexico Junior College (NMJC), founded in 1965, is a public junior college located in Hobbs, New Mexico, a city situated in the southeastern part of the state near the Texas border. NMJC offers a diverse range of academic programs with a notable emphasis on vocational and technical training, including popular majors in nursing, business, and the physical sciences. Its campus flaunts a contemporary Southwestern architectural style, with facilities catering to student needs including on-campus housing options. The college operates under an open admissions policy, and while it does not have a widely recognized intercollegiate athletic program, it provides various recreational sports and activities for student involvement. NMJC serves as an educational hub for the surrounding Lea County community, offering a variety of learning experiences for both traditional and non-traditional students.
New Mexico Junior College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student. 937 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,291 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $1,440 plus fees of $480.
