University Of New Mexico-Valencia County Branch
Location and Contact Information
280 La EntradaLos Lunas, NM 87031-7633
USA
Main Tel: (505) 925-8500
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Branch, also known as UNMVC, is a public university located in Los Lunas, New Mexico, United States. It was established in the year 1978. The campus spreads across an area of 150 acres. It is a campus university to the University of New Mexico, which was established in the year 1889. UNMVC offers majors in various fields of study.
UNMVC has an active student life and is home to several clubs and student organizations including Phi Theta Kappa and the Student Government and Student Association of Disabilities Awareness (SADA). The Student Government promotes student activities, and their relations with the faculty assists students with academic pursuits. UNMVC’s athletics department fields various men’s and women's sports teams. They compete in the Mountain West Conference. They are nicknamed the Lobos, and they participate in sports such as basketball and football.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in science and education and teaching.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High faculty salary.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
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.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,320 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,354 |
| Books and supplies | $ 920 |
Financial Aid
UNM Valencia participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 95% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 94% | $3,164 |
| Institutional Grant | 15% | $621 |
| Federal Grant | 64% | $3,663 |
| Pell Grant | 64% | $3,632 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $695 |
| State or Local Grant | 59% | $901 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 29% | $4,972 |
| Federal Loan | 29% | $4,972 |
| 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-Valencia County Branch:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dine College | Tsaile, AZ | 1,527 |
| 2 | Fort Valley State University | Fort Valley, GA | 3,106 |
| 3 | Jackson State University | Jackson, MS | 8,377 |
| 4 | Grambling State University | Grambling, LA | 5,253 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 100 | 10 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 7 | 5 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 10 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 6 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 23 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,901 in 2009-2010 (1,256 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 64% of the student body. About 13% 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)
ART STUDIES
- Art/Art Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
SCIENCE
- Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Corrections
