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University of New Mexico Taos Branch, established in 1889, is one of the campuses of University of New Mexico (UNM), a public university located in New Mexico, United States. The main campus of the university is located in Albuquerque with branches in Gallup, Los Alamos, and Valencia County. Students are offered a wide variety of graduate and postgraduate programs through the following academic divisions:
UNM Taos has a Student Government that looks after the interests of students. Several student clubs are also a part of the university. Some of the clubs include the Chinese Culture Club, Taos Howl, Newspaper Club, and Art Club. Financial aid is provided to deserving students at UNM Taos.
UNM Taos is in a self-contained town, in Taos, NM. The school is classified as a public college. Students at UNM Taos earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include fine arts, education and teaching, computer science and engineering, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
All qualified applicants are admitted as UNM Taos offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
UNM Taos, in 2007-2008, had 1,072 students (568 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The University of New Mexico-Taos subscribes to comprehensive community education with the goal of providing programs and services of superior quality to meet the post-secondary educational needs and interests of the community. The college encourages lifelong learning and thus maintains an admissions policy that allows for open entry by all local citizens, believing that all who can benefit from its services should be able to do so."
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
http://taos.unm.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 10 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, peace and conflict resolution, social services |
| Education and Teaching | 5 | early childhood education, education |
| Office and Administration | 4 | administrative assistant |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 4 | chef training |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer and info science |
| Science | 4 | physical sciences |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 3 | alternative medicine |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 2 | criminal justice and safety |
| Business and Management | 1 | business management |
| Family and Social Work | 1 | social work |
Number of programs and degrees for UNM Taos in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 23 | 9 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 12 | 5 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 3 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, UNM Taos had a total enrollment of 1,072 students (568 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 35% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 48% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 7% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 23% |
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 14% |
| 65+ | 4% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 46 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,368 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,264 |
| Books and supplies | $ 920 |
Financial Aid:
UNM Taos participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 266304)
UNM Taos 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $62,649 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $52,996 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 6 | $57,822 | 2 | * |
*: 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
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Social Sciences, General
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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 Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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