Colleges near Lea County, New Mexico
Lea County is a county in New Mexico. According to Census data, the population is 42,095 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, two colleges are active for serving college programs in Lea County, New Mexico. In addition, there is 1 college located within 30 miles from Lea County.
By school type, there are one public and one private schools. By school level, there are one 4-years (or high) schools and one 2-4 years schools (community colleges) based on the IPEDS data.
All Two schools offer undergraduate programs and one schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Lea County, New Mexico is $9,060 for New Mexico residents and $9,475 for out-of-state students.
A total of 3,365 students enrolled in schools in Lea County, New Mexico, of which 1,264 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges near Lea County, New Mexico
The following table lists 2 colleges located in Lea County, New Mexico ordered by distance from Lea County. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
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| College Name | Distance From Lea County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Average Financial Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Junior College Hobbs, NM Public, 2-4 years valid | 2.44 miles | $2,280 | 2,235 | 58% | 18 to 1 | - | $2,641 |
| University of the Southwest Hobbs, NM Private, 4 years four-years | 3.63 miles | $16,670 | 1,130 | 17% | 21 to 1 | $11,682 | $11,278 |
| Average | - | $9,475 | 3,365 | 38% | 20 to 1 | $11,682 | $6,960 |