Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) is a public community college in Albuquerque, New Mexico, founded in 1965 as Albuquerque TVI (Technical Vocational Institute) and renamed CNM in 2006. As New Mexico's largest community college, CNM serves approximately 19,000 students across six campuses and learning centers throughout Albuquerque and surrounding communities, offering innovative and affordable degrees, certificates, and workforce training. The college's mascot, Sol the Suncat, reflects New Mexico's sunny character and the warmth of the Albuquerque community. CNM's student body is 54% Hispanic or Latino, 6.5% Native American, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the state. The Global Education office supports international students who gained enrollment access beginning in 2017 on F and M visas. CNM provides exceptional training in healthcare, information technology, skilled trades, and business, serving as the primary workforce development hub for Albuquerque's growing economy in sectors including aerospace, defense, and bioscience.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$8,684
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $8,684
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
