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University Of New Mexico Los Alamos Campus

Overview of University Of New Mexico Los Alamos Campus

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.

Areas of Study

Students commonly pursue studies in engineering, art studies, business and management, computer science and engineering, engineering technician, and liberal arts.

UNM Los Alamos Selectivity

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.

Faculty

UNM Los Alamos has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

The school has 627 enrolled students (as of 2007). A large number of students at UNM Los Alamos are 40 years old or older.

Student Life

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.

Contacting UNM Los Alamos

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

UNM Los Alamos Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts24general studies, liberal arts and sciences
Business And Management9business management, accounting, sales and marketing
Computer Science And Engineering7computer and info science
Engineering Technician5electromechanical tech
Education And Teaching3early childhood education
Art Studies2art studies
Engineering1engineering

Number of programs and degrees for UNM Los Alamos in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree4510
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years64

UNM Los Alamos Student Body

In 2007, UNM Los Alamos had a total enrollment of 627 students (313 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White44%
Black1%
Hispanic39%
Asian3%
American Indian7%
Unknown5%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 187%
18-1915%
20-2111%
22-2410%
25-2913%
30-3410%
35-398%
40-4915%
50-6411%
65+1%

UNM Los Alamos Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time45 %
Part-Time44 %

UNM Los Alamos Room and Board (2007)

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.

UNM Los Alamos Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

UNM Los Alamos has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track12

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

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 (2007):

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 (2007)

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

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 4%UNM Los Alamos Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%UNM Los Alamos % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%UNM Los Alamos % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%UNM Los Alamos % of degrees in liberal arts
% of degrees in engineering
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%UNM Los Alamos % of degrees in engineering
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%UNM Los Alamos Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%UNM Los Alamos % of degrees in business and management
Salaries of full-time faculty
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 17%UNM Los Alamos Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%UNM Los Alamos % of degrees in engineering technician
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%UNM Los Alamos Number of degree programs
% of degrees in art studies
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%UNM Los Alamos % of degrees in art studies
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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