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The campus of UNM Los Alamos is in Los Alamos, New Mexico, which is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Degrees at UNM Los Alamos include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in engineering, business and management, computer science and engineering, and engineering technician.
Its open admissions system makes UNM Los Alamos an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2005, the school had 749 students enrolled (396 full-time equivalent).
UNM Los Alamos has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos is to provide high quality instructional programs and support services to the residents of the communities it serves. To fulfill its mission, UNM-Los Alamos has established the following goals: I. To offer diversified high-quality educational programs. + Academic Courses, Degrees, and Transfer Curricula + Technical and Occupational Programs + Developmental and Basic Skills Programs + Community Education + Adult Basic Education + Specialized Training + Extended Web, ITV, and Off-Site Instruction II. To provide high-quality support services that promote student access and success. III. To maintain a highly qualified and diversified faculty and staff. IV. To serve as a community resource V. To seek and establish cooperative partnerships. VI. To ensure access to state-of-the-art technologies."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of New Mexico - Los Alamos Campus
4000 University Dr
Los Alamos, NM 87544-2233
General Phone: (505) 662-5919
Admissions Phone: (505) 662-0332
Financial Aid Phone: (505) 662-0341
http://www.la.unm.edu
UNM Los Alamos awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 17 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 13 | computer and info science |
| Business And Management | 12 | business management, accounting |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | electromechanical tech |
| Office And Administration | 2 | administrative assistant |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for UNM Los Alamos in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 49 | 8 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 2 |
In 2005, UNM Los Alamos had a total enrollment of 749 students (396 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 44% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 40% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 5% |
| Other Races | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | 98% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 39 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
UNM Los Alamos offers campus housing for 64 of its 396 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Los Alamos, 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) 662-0332
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,152 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,054 |
| Room and board | $ 5,730 |
| Room charge | $ 4,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 816 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,040 |
Financial Aid:
UNM Los Alamos participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 266303)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (505) 662-0341
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UNM Los Alamos Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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