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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:

  • Anderson School of Management
  • College of Education
  • College of Nursing
  • School of Engineering

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.

University Of New Mexico-Taos Branch Highlights

Where University Of New Mexico-Taos Branch stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • 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

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

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

UNM Taos Students

The student enrollment at UNM Taos 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.

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded 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

Selected Careers of Interest

(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at UNM Taos with government-defined occupation categories.)

Click occupations below for career details, including job description, studies, degree requirements, how to evaluate schools, and more.

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List of New Mexico colleges

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