New Mexico State Grants is located in Grants, New Mexico (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by New Mexico State Grants is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in education and teaching and security and law enforcement.
New Mexico State Grants is an open-admission school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
New Mexico State Grants had 608 enrolled students in 2005. The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at New Mexico State Grants are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
New Mexico State University - Grants
1500 Third Street
Grants, NM 87020
General Phone: (505) 287-7981
Admissions Phone: (505) 287-7981
Financial Aid Phone: (505) 287-7981
http://grants.nmsu.edu/
New Mexico State Grants awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 39 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies, cartography |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 31 | corrections, criminal justice and safety |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 31 | nursing assistant |
| Education And Teaching | 21 | teacher aide, elementary school teaching, education, early childhood education |
| Office And Administration | 9 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | drafting, electronics tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 2 | automobile mechanics, computer repair |
| Production Trades | 2 | welding |
| Family And Social Work | 2 | social work |
| Business And Management | 1 | business |
| Construction Trades | 0 | property management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer support, data processing tech |
Number of programs and degrees for New Mexico State Grants in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 76 | 14 |
| Associate's degree | 65 | 11 |
In 2005, New Mexico State Grants had a total enrollment of 608 students (397 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 15% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 28% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 38% |
| Other Races | 17% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 10% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | 97% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 31 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Grants, New Mexico for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Mexico Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (505) 287-7981
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,248 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,640 |
| Books and supplies | $ 817 |
Financial Aid:
New Mexico State Grants participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 265704)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (505) 287-7981
New Mexico State Grants has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $44,418 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $38,415 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 9 | $43,778 | 7 | $46,746 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Cartography
General Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets New Mexico State Grants Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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