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University Of New Mexico-Taos Branch

The University of New Mexico-Taos is a public university located in Taos, New Mexico. The university was founded in 1889. UNM-Taos offer bachelor's, master's, doctoral and professional degree programs in diverse areas of study, including the arts, sciences, business administration and engineering. UNM-Taos is organized into several schools and colleges:

UNM-Tao sponsors many clubs and organizations for its students, including Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Kappa Delta, the Capoeira Club, Club Tennis and After Class. The university also publishes several student run newsletters and magazines.

Campus Location

115 Civic Plaza Dr
Taos, NM 87571-6401
USA
Main Tel: (505) 737-6200
Web Site

The campus is in a self-contained town.

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate239
1-2 year certificate125
< 1 year certificate31

Students

Student enrollment was 1,072 in 2007-2008 (568 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 1,368
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,264
Books and supplies$ 920

Financial Aid: UNM Taos participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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-Taos Branch:

Schools Similar to UNM Taos

 SchoolLocationEnrollment
1University of New Mexico-Los Alamos CampusLos Alamos, NM627
2Taft CollegeTaft, CA9,328
3Coastline Community CollegeFountain Valley, CA9,316
4Eastern New Mexico University-RuidosoRuidoso, NM771
5College of the CanyonsSanta Clarita, CA17,499
6Santa Ana CollegeSanta Ana, CA33,514
7Berkeley City CollegeBerkeley, CA5,287
8Foothill CollegeLos Altos Hills, CA18,132
9Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical CollegeMoorefield, WV537
10Hartnell CollegeSalinas, CA9,890

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.


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Highlights

Compared to other schools:

University Of New Mexico-Taos Branch Highlights

  • Many students concentrating in fine arts, nutrition and exercise therapy, education and teaching, and computer science and engineering.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Many mature (40+ year old) students.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
  • Large number of students.
  • High faculty salary.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
  • Faculty tenure system.
  • Library on-campus.
  • Study abroad option.
  • Distance learning available.
  • Part-time classes available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (1 awarded)

  • Business Administration and Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (4 awarded)

  • Computer and Information Sciences

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (4 awarded)

  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (5 awarded)

  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Education

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (1 awarded)

  • Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS (10 awarded)

  • General Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
  • Social Sciences

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (3 awarded)

  • Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (4 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

SCIENCE (4 awarded)

  • Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (2 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

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