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University Of New Mexico - Los Alamos Campus, New Mexico

Overview of University Of New Mexico - Los Alamos Campus

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in engineering, business and management, computer science and engineering, and engineering technician.

UNM Los Alamos Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes UNM Los Alamos an attractive choice for many applicants.

Student Body

In 2005, the school had 749 students enrolled (396 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

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.

Contacting UNM Los Alamos

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 Programs and Degrees (2005)

UNM Los Alamos awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts17general studies, liberal arts and sciences
Computer Science And Engineering13computer and info science
Business And Management12business management, accounting
Engineering Technician7electromechanical tech
Office And Administration2administrative assistant
Engineering1engineering

Number of programs and degrees for UNM Los Alamos in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree498
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years32

UNM Los Alamos Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White44%
Black1%
Hispanic40%
Asian2%
American Indian5%
Other Races6%
(Foreign Students)2%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
New Mexico98%
Colorado1%
North Carolina1%

UNM Los Alamos Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time39 %
Part-Time44 %

UNM Los Alamos Room and Board (2005)

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.

UNM Los Alamos Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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

UNM Los Alamos Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Lecturercalendar year1*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year1*0*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Lectureracademic year0*2*
All faculty totalacademic year0*2*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

UNM Los Alamos Degree Programs (2005)

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

UNM Los Alamos Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets UNM Los Alamos Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%UNM Los Alamos Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%UNM Los Alamos % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 9%UNM Los Alamos Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%UNM Los Alamos % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in engineering
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%UNM Los Alamos % of degrees in engineering
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%UNM Los Alamos % of degrees in engineering technician
Salaries of full-time faculty
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 20%UNM Los Alamos Salaries of full-time faculty
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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