University Of New Mexico-Taos Branch
Location and Contact Information
115 Civic Plaza DrTaos, NM 87571-6401
USA
Main Tel: (575) 737-6200
Web Site
The campus is in a self-contained town.
Overview
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.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in education and teaching, computer science and engineering, fine arts, office and administration, science, and cooking and culinary arts.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
- Racially diverse student body.
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.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,368 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,432 |
| Books and supplies | $ 920 |
Financial Aid
UNM Taos participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 92% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 90% | $4,591 |
| Institutional Grant | 18% | $2,523 |
| Federal Grant | 72% | $4,070 |
| Pell Grant | 70% | $4,012 |
| Other Federal Grant | 13% | $702 |
| State or Local Grant | 67% | $1,117 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 15% | $6,282 |
| Federal Loan | 15% | $6,282 |
| 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-Taos Branch:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chaffey College | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | 20,304 |
| 2 | CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College | New York, NY | 21,858 |
| 3 | Sacramento City College | Sacramento, CA | 26,128 |
| 4 | New Mexico State University-Grants | Grants, NM | 1,250 |
| 5 | Bunker Hill Community College | Boston, MA | 9,497 |
| 6 | Barstow Community College | Barstow, CA | 3,778 |
| 7 | Northwest Vista College | San Antonio, TX | 11,961 |
| 8 | St Philips College | San Antonio, TX | 10,335 |
| 9 | California State University-East Bay | Hayward, CA | 14,167 |
| 10 | San Jose State University | San Jose, CA | 32,746 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 35 | 12 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 21 | 4 |
| < 1 year certificate | 1 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 4 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 4 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 2 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,306 in 2009-2010 (710 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 48% of the student body. About 26% 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
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Social Work
FINE ARTS
- Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
SCIENCE
- Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
