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Los Alamos, NM 87544-2233
p. 505-662-5919
w. www.la.unm.edu
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus
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Information Summary
Ranks 3238th overall and 30th in New Mexico
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
22.9 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$12,177 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
96 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
42% / 20% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
758 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Los Alamos, NM 87544-2233
| Surrounding community | Distant town (between 10 to 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,354 (16,230 urban / 2,124 rural) |
| Households | 7,503 (2.43 people per house) |
| Families | 5,343 (2.92 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 106 |
| Pop. — Asian | 812 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 12 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 225 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 16,963 |
| Pop. — Other | 660 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public 2-year colleges under 4-year universities
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Very small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus?
Ranks 2202nd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $1,092 | $1,092 | $3,116 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $108 | $108 | $108 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $50 | $50 | $135 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $12,177 | $12,177 | $14,205 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $13,005 | $13,005 | $15,033 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $5,377 | $5,377 | $7,405 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $1,152 |
$1,152 |
$3,054 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $816 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $5,730 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,040 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $6,018 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $4,062 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,040 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 124 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $1,750 |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus Ranks 5188th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,967 | 14 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $905 | 51 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $593 | 31 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $1,166 | 1 | |
| Any financial aid type | 64 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 3 | 7 | 10 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Hispanic | 103 | 197 | 300 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 12 | 21 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 17 | 37 | 54 |
White Non-Hispanic | 143 | 189 | 332 |
Race Unknown | 14 | 24 | 38 |
| Total | 290 | 468 | 758 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 12 | 16 | |
| N/A | 8 | 8 | |
| 1 | 6 | 7 | |
| 1 | 6 | 7 | |
| 5 | N/A | 5 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Accounting | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 7 | 7 | ||||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | ||||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||||
| Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | ||||
| Engineering, General | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| General Studies | 8 | 2 | 6 | 16 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 5 | 2 | 1 | 8 | ||||
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Total | 29 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 51 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus Ranks 2659th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $43,864 ($40,685 male / $47,043 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 2 (1 male / 1 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 123 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.0 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $20,328 |
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