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UNM Taos is located in a self-contained town, in Taos, New Mexico. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at UNM Taos top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study fine arts, office and administration, education and teaching, family and social work, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
UNM Taos maintains an open-admission policy.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
UNM Taos offers classes to 1,186 students (583 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our mission is to provide for the post-secondary educational needs, immediate and future, of all citizens of the Taos area. Our strategic focus is to foster the success of our students in their endeavors, as defined by their individual goals, and measured by their academic outcomes and program completion."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of New Mexico - Taos Branch
115 Civic Plaza Dr
Taos, NM 87571-6401
General Phone: (505) 737-6200
Admissions Phone: (505) 737-6200
Financial Aid Phone: (505) 737-6200
http://taos.unm.edu
UNM Taos awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 24 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, peace and conflict resolution |
| Education And Teaching | 14 | early childhood education |
| Office And Administration | 6 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer and info science |
| Family And Social Work | 6 | social work |
| Fine Arts | 3 | crafts and folk art |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 2 | alternative medicine |
| Law | 1 | legal assistant |
| Business And Management | 1 | business management |
| Production Trades | 1 | woodworking |
Number of programs and degrees for UNM Taos in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 48 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 14 | 7 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 2 | 1 |
In 2005, UNM Taos had a total enrollment of 1,186 students (583 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 38% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 41% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 7% |
| Other Races | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | 96% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 43 % |
| Part-Time | 28 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Taos, 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (505) 737-6200
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,344 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,616 |
| Books and supplies | $ 816 |
Financial Aid:
UNM Taos participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 266304)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (505) 737-6200
UNM Taos has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 4 | $43,008 | 4 | $44,562 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 5 | $46,956 | 4 | $44,562 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UNM Taos Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
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 part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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