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Central New Mexico Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

CNM’s 100% acceptance rate means the opportunity is open, so focus on how prepared you are to make the first year count. Since testing is optional, treat the SAT or ACT as a readiness check for college-level work and future transfer goals, not as a requirement for admission.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Central New Mexico Community College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Central New Mexico Community College enrolls about 19,342 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. CNM has a freshman retention rate of 60%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 21:1.

Location

Albuquerque, NM

Undergrad Enrollment19,342

Freshman Retention60%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio21:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Central New Mexico Community College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

October 19

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

—

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

May 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because CNM is test-optional, follow this timeline only if you choose to submit scores: take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use summer for a retake. For the October 19 Regular Decision deadline, the October SAT or September ACT is typically the last testing option likely to arrive in time, giving you one final chance to improve your score or benefit from superscoring.

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What you'll actually pay

CNM is a public college with in-state tuition of $1,632 and out-of-state tuition of $8,256. About 60% of students receive financial aid. Submit the FAFSA by the May 1 priority deadline to be considered for aid.

In-State Tuition$1,632

Out-of-State Tuition$8,256

Room and Board$11,884

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid60%

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

CNM lists out-of-state tuition at $8,256, compared with $1,632 for in-state tuition. Room and board is estimated at $11,884, so living arrangements can make up a large share of total costs. About 60% of students receive financial aid, which can lower the amount families pay out of pocket.