Founded in 1909, Northern New Mexico College is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Espanola (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), New Mexico. This institution also has a branch campus in El Rito. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NNMC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.