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The University of New Mexico, or UNM, is a public university located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was established in 1889. The university offers multiple bachelor, master, doctoral, and professional degree programs in diverse areas of study. The main campus is spread across an area of more than 600 acres.
UNM’s athletic teams are nicknamed the Lobos. Their official mascots are named Lobo Louie and Lobo Lucy. They compete in the Mountain West Conference. Some of the notable alumni of the university are Edward Abbey, author of ‘The Monkey Wrench Gang’; Timothy Braun, writer and playwright; Stoney Case, NFL Quarterback; Onawa Lacy, Miss New Mexico USA (2006); and Cissy King, singer and dancer of ‘the Lawrence Welk Show’.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 600.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at University Of New Mexico is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, the school had 25,672 students enrolled (21,312 full-time equivalent).
University Of New Mexico values student athletics, and belongs to the Mountain West Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The University will engage students, faculty, and staff in its comprehensive educational, research, and service programs. UNM will provide students the values, habits of mind, knowledge, and skills that they need to be enlightened citizens, to contribute to the state and national economies, and to lead satisfying lives. Faculty, staff, and students create, apply, and disseminate new knowledge and creative works; they provide services that enhance New Mexican's quality of life and promote economic development; and they advance our understanding of the world, its peoples, and cultures. Building on its educational, research, and creative resources, the University provides services directly to the City and State, including health care, social services, policy studies, commercialization of inventions, and cultural events."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of New Mexico Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
General Phone: (505) 277-0111
http://www.unm.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 935 | general studies, English, history, anthropology, political science, speech and rhetoric, economics, sociology, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 730 | elementary school teaching, special ed, health teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, social foundations of education, educational administration, technical teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 644 | business management, accounting |
| Science | 290 | biology, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, geology, optics, astrophysics |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 278 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, nursing science |
| Engineering | 273 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, engineering, chemical engineering, nuclear engineering, water resources engineering, engineering science, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 255 | psychology, physical therapy, educational psychology |
| Medicine | 196 | pharmacy, medicine, medical scientist, public health, pharmaceutics and drug design |
| Medical Support and Technology | 152 | radiation therapist, audiology and speech pathology, speech pathology, dental hygienist, medical lab tech, physician assistant, nuclear medical tech |
| Law | 110 | law |
| Art Studies | 103 | art studies |
| Family and Social Work | 92 | public administration, food and nutrition, family and consumer science, family studies, community organization |
| Architecture and Planning | 87 | architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture, architectural history, environmental design |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 84 | corrections |
| Media | 79 | journalism, mass communication |
| Mathematics | 68 | mathematics, statistics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 60 | computer and info science, computer engineering, computer science |
| Music | 50 | music performance |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 47 | drama, dance, theatre design, playwriting and screenwriting |
| Religion and Philosophy | 36 | philosophy, religion |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 28 | film studies |
| Fine Arts | 18 | art history and criticism |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 12 | occupational therapy |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 9 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of New Mexico in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,052 | 83 |
| Master's degree | 1,110 | 69 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 269 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 166 | 33 |
| Post-master's certificate | 25 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 9 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 5 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, University Of New Mexico had a total enrollment of 25,672 students (21,312 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 71% |
| Graduate | 29% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 49% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 31% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 6% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
University Of New Mexico offers campus housing for 2,470 of its 21,312 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Albuquerque, 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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,404 | 5,252 | 71% | 2,910 | 55% |
| Men | 3,247 | 2,225 | 69% | 1,241 | 56% |
| Women | 4,157 | 3,027 | 73% | 1,669 | 55% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 22% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 91% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,834 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,708 |
| Room and board | $ 7,080 |
| Room charge | $ 4,300 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,036 |
| Books and supplies | $ 920 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,430 |
Financial Aid:
University Of New Mexico participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 266300)
University Of New Mexico 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 27 | $144,149 | 10 | $128,349 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 24 | $119,073 | 15 | $98,671 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 9 | $86,018 | 23 | $89,712 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $67,057 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 3 | $88,138 | 17 | $77,717 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 64 | $122,818 | 68 | $93,372 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 192 | $104,427 | 84 | $98,464 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 120 | $73,942 | 112 | $68,416 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 86 | $69,192 | 98 | $60,703 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $46,658 | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 44 | $51,470 | 60 | $48,162 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 445 | $83,771 | 356 | $70,020 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mountain West Conference |
| Basketball | Mountain West Conference |
| Baseball | Mountain West Conference |
| Track | Mountain West Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 193 | 163 | 356 |
| Football | 78 | 0 | 78 |
| Track | 19 | 33 | 52 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 52 | 116 | 168 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural History and Criticism, General
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Environmental Design/Architecture
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Playwriting and Screenwriting
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Technical Teacher Education
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Civil Engineering, Other
Construction Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Science
Engineering, General
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Water Resources Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American Indian/Native American Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Latin American Studies
Linguistics
Political Science and Government, General
Portuguese Language and Literature
Russian Language and Literature
Russian Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Physician Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)
Medicine (MD)
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astrophysics
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Optics/Optical Sciences
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Educational Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of New Mexico Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships Has hospital on campus NCAA athletic conference member
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