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The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque was established in 1889. The university has four branch campuses around New Mexico including one in Los Alamoo, which is better known as UNM-LA. The University of New Mexico is the largest four year university in the state.
UNM-LA offers more than 15 associate degrees programs and over 10 certificate programs. Fields of study include liberal arts and sciences, computer and information sciences, electromechanical technology and general studies. Graduate degrees are also offered in nuclear and chemical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, public administration and organizational learning and instructional technology. The institution is a participant of federal financial assistance.
Los Alamos, NM is home to UNM Los Alamos. Los Alamos is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Degrees at UNM Los Alamos go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in engineering, art studies, business and management, computer science and engineering, engineering technician, and liberal arts.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
UNM Los Alamos has 627 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
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
http://www.la.unm.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 13 | business management, accounting, business communications, sales and marketing |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 11 | computer and info science |
| Liberal Arts | 11 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | electromechanical tech |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Education and Teaching | 1 | early childhood education |
| Office and Administration | 1 | administrative assistant |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for UNM Los Alamos in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 39 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, UNM Los Alamos had a total enrollment of 627 students (322 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 40% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 5% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 11% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 45 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
UNM Los Alamos offers campus housing for 124 of its 322 (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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,248 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,372 |
| Room and board | $ 7,080 |
| Room charge | $ 1,750 |
| Books and supplies | $ 920 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,430 |
Financial Aid:
UNM Los Alamos participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 266303)
UNM Los Alamos has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| 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 (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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 4% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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