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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.
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Campus Location1500 Third Street
Grants, NM 87020
USA
Main Tel: (505) 287-7981
Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
New Mexico State University-Grants HighlightsWhere New Mexico State University-Grants stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement, office and administration, and education and teaching.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Racially diverse student body.
- High faculty salary.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 91 | 12 | | < 1 year certificate | 34 | 2 | | 1-2 year certificate | 13 | 14 |
New Mexico State Grants StudentsThe student enrollment at New Mexico State Grants was 798 in 2007 (461 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,206 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,384 | | Books and supplies | $ 918 |
Financial Aid: New Mexico State Grants participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 5 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 8 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 2 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (3 awarded) COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (2 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 (13 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (5 awarded) - Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (9 awarded) - Human Services
- Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS (51 awarded) - Cartography
- General Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (1 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (18 awarded) - Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (16 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES (0 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (20 awarded) - Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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