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UNM Valencia can be found in Los Lunas, New Mexico (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at UNM Valencia.
The most common majors at the school are in science, business and management, and education and teaching.
UNM Valencia is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 1,582 students were enrolled in UNM Valencia. The school has a large minority student population.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Mission of the University of New Mexico Valencia Campus is to provide community residents with lifelong educational opportunities in order to better prepare them to actively participate in the world as productive, responsible and creative individuals. The Valencia Campus, a branch college of UNM, is an open-access, student-centered institution which offers a variety of associate degrees, certificate and credential programs. Our courses provide basic skills, transfer credits, technical career training and non-credit community education."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of New Mexico - Valencia County Branch
280 La Entrada
Los Lunas, NM 87031-7633
General Phone: (505) 925-8500
Admissions Phone: (505) 925-8580
Financial Aid Phone: (505) 925-8590
http://www.unm.edu/~unmvc/
UNM Valencia awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 31 | education, early childhood education |
| Liberal Arts | 28 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 24 | business management, business |
| Science | 10 | physical sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | CAD and design, computer systems tech |
| Office And Administration | 4 | general office occupations |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 3 | corrections |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | social work |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for UNM Valencia in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 104 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 8 | 6 |
In 2005, UNM Valencia had a total enrollment of 1,582 students (1,009 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 37% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 53% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 5% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | 99% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 30 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Los Lunas, 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) 925-8580
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,152 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,096 |
| Books and supplies | $ 816 |
Financial Aid:
UNM Valencia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 266302)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (505) 925-8590
UNM Valencia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $39,138 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $39,138 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $52,528 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $45,915 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $37,153 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $43,157 | 3 | $41,500 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 8 | $45,943 | 12 | $44,274 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UNM Valencia Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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