New Mexico State University-Grants

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a self-contained town.

Overview

New Mexico State University Grants Campus, also known as NMSU Grants is an institute of higher education located in Grants, New Mexico, United States. It was established in 1968, as a branch of New Mexico State University. It was established with the combined efforts of Grants Municipal Schools and New Mexico State University. In 1969, the institution moved to its present site. The institute offers associate’s degrees in diverse areas of study including education, natural sciences, computer science, creative media, automotive technology, and humanities. NMSU Grants offers adult basic education programs to the students.

The students at NMSU Grants have access to several clubs and organizations such as Phi Theta Kappa, Reach to Teach, Associated Student Government, and Poco Loco Productions Movie Club.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
• Large number of students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• High faculty salary.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 1,250 in 2009-2010 (643 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 55% of the student body. About 13% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (6 awarded)

• Business/Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (3 awarded)

• Computer Programming, Specific Applications
• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
• Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (0 awarded)

• Building/Property Maintenance and Management
• Carpentry/Carpenter

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (8 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching
• Education
• Elementary Education and Teaching
• Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (4 awarded)

• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (3 awarded)

• Human Services
• Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS (44 awarded)

• Cartography
• General Studies
• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (0 awarded)

• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDIA (1 awarded)

• Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (26 awarded)

• Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES (0 awarded)

• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (38 awarded)

• Corrections
• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies