University Of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus
Location and Contact Information
4000 University DrLos Alamos, NM 87544-2233
USA
Main Tel: (505) 662-5919
Web Site
The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.
Overview
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus, UNM-LA, is one of the branch campuses of University of New Mexico (UNM). The Los Alamos Campus is located in New Mexico. The main campus of UNM, located in Albuquerque, was established in 1889. The Los Alamos Campus offers academic programs in social sciences, computer technology, foreign languages, fine arts, performing arts, and humanities, among others.
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus participates in various financial aid programs including Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG), New Mexico Student Incentive Grants (NMSIG), the Federal and New Mexico Work Study Program (FWSP/NMWS), and Federal Pell Grants. UNM-LA has a library equipped with an array of books, videos, periodicals, and sound recordings.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in engineering, business and management, liberal arts, computer science and engineering, and art studies.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High faculty salary.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
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.
- Campus housing is available.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,284 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,492 |
| Room and board | $ 7,746 |
| Books and supplies | $ 920 |
| Other | $ 3,430 |
Financial Aid
UNM Los Alamos participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 90% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 90% | $2,760 |
| Institutional Grant | 38% | $532 |
| Federal Grant | 34% | $3,493 |
| Pell Grant | 31% | $3,680 |
| Other Federal Grant | 10% | $605 |
| State or Local Grant | 81% | $1,318 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 7% | $4,455 |
| Federal Loan | 7% | $4,455 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to University Of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College | Moorefield, WV | 545 |
| 2 | University of New Mexico-Taos Branch | Taos, NM | 1,306 |
| 3 | Feather River College | Quincy, CA | 1,495 |
| 4 | Coconino County Community College | Flagstaff, AZ | 3,751 |
| 5 | New Mexico State University-Grants | Grants, NM | 1,250 |
| 6 | Blue Ridge Community and Technical College | Martinsburg, WV | 2,466 |
| 7 | Oregon Coast Community College | Newport, OR | 524 |
| 8 | North Central Michigan College | Petoskey, MI | 2,955 |
| 9 | Barton County Community College | Great Bend, KS | 4,723 |
| 10 | Western Nevada College | Carson City, NV | 4,728 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 34 | 10 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 2 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 2 |
Students
Student enrollment was 636 in 2009-2010 (336 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 52% of the student body. About 21% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
UNM Los Alamos provides on-campus housing for 124 of its 336 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ART STUDIES
- Art/Art Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
- Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
SCIENCE
- Physical Sciences