NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – College enrollment across the state has increased this spring semester. According to the New Mexico Higher Education Department, this is the fourth consecutive semester since the Opportunity Scholarship Act was signed in 2022. This marks an average increase of nearly 4% compared to last spring.
Numbers show more than 3,000 students have enrolled in certificate and degree programs. Officials say last year, New Mexico had the second-highest enrollment growth.
