Central New Mexico Community College

At CNM, our mission is to be a leader in education and training with the vision of changing lives and building community. CNM is the largest higher education institution in New Mexico in terms of undergraduate enrollment. Representatives from local businesses and industries help CNM develop programs to ensure that CNM students acquire the skills needed for success in the workplace. The college has many transfer articulation agreements with four-year institutions around the state, including the University of New Mexico. Authorized by the New Mexico Legislature in 1963, CNM was approved by district voters in 1964 to provide adults with the skills necessary to gain employment and succeed in the workforce. CNM was accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools in 1978. Degree-granting power was approved for CNM by the State Legislature in 1986, signaling the college’s transformation into a full-fledged community college. By the late 1980s, liberal arts had become CNM’s fastest growing area and an increasingly important part of occupational instruction. In 2017, CNM was approved by federal authorities to grant I-20 documents to admitted international students (with certified financial ability) so they may apply for an F-1/M-1 student visa. Since its inception, CNM career-technical programs in business, health, technologies, and trades have continually been redesigned to provide students with the most current and relevant skills needed by local employers. Estimated Educational Expenses of International Students 2020-2021 (Fall & Spring*): Total $19,168 *Please note: Taking courses in the Summer semester is optional but will require additional tuition, fees, and living expenses. Global Education Fees: $50 application fee $175 New Student Orientation fee (First term only) $75 International student fee (Every Term) College Level Admission Requirement: TOEFL (you must achieve a minimum score of 61) School ID: B444 IELTS (you must achieve a minimum score of 6.0+) CEFR (you must achieve a minimum score of B2) Duolingo (you must achieve a minimum score of 90) English as a Second Language (ESL) Pathway Admission Requirement: TOEFL score between 44-60 IELTS score of 5.0 CEFR score of B1 High Duolingo (you must achieve a minimum score of 75) This admission would be a mixture of college level classes with training in the English language.