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Colleges in Albuquerque, NM
9 colleges in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County · Data as of 10/15/2026
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Colleges in Albuquerque at a glance
- There are 9 colleges in Albuquerque, or roughly one for every 62,469 people.
- Per person, that is 25% below the New Mexico average (0.21 per 10,000).
- It has more colleges than any other city in New Mexico.
- The largest group is Trade and Career School (67%), ahead of Community College and For-Profit College.
Colleges in Albuquerque
Largest enrollment first
- University of New Mexico-Main CampusPublic University · 22,918 students · Net price $19,966Albuquerque, NM
- Central New Mexico Community CollegeCommunity College · 15,203 students · Net price $6,426Albuquerque, NM
- Pima Medical Institute-AlbuquerqueTrade and Career School · 562 students · Net price $31,766Albuquerque, NM
- Brookline College-AlbuquerqueFor-Profit College · 542 students · Net price $35,895Albuquerque, NM
- Carrington College-AlbuquerqueTrade and Career School · 357 students · Net price $54,426Albuquerque, NM
- Aveda Institute-New MexicoTrade and Career School · 161 students · Net price $12,187Albuquerque, NM
- Paul Mitchell the School-AlbuquerqueTrade and Career School · 119 students · Net price $18,644Albuquerque, NM
- Avenue Academy A Cosmetology InstituteTrade and Career School · 96 students · Net price $13,035Albuquerque, NM
- A Better U Beauty Barber AcademyTrade and Career School · 46 students · Net price $20,494Albuquerque, NM
Frequently asked questions
- How many colleges are in Albuquerque, NM?
- There are 9 colleges in Albuquerque as of 10/15/2026, including 6 trade and career schools, 1 community college, 1 for-profit college.