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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. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.
UNM Los Alamos has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 627 enrolled students (as of 2007). A large number of students at UNM Los Alamos are 40 years old or older.
The school has a residential or campus feel. UNM Los Alamos 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] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 24 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 9 | business management, accounting, sales and marketing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer and info science |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | electromechanical tech |
| Education And Teaching | 3 | early childhood education |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for UNM Los Alamos in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 45 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 6 | 4 |
In 2007, UNM Los Alamos had a total enrollment of 627 students (313 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 44% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 39% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 7% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
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 313 (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 | $ 1,200 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,228 |
| Room and board | $ 6,800 |
| Room charge | $ 1,750 |
| Books and supplies | $ 883 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,294 |
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.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| 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 (2007):
| 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.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
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
(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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