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115 Civic Plaza Dr
Taos, NM 87571-6401
p. 505-737-6200
w. taos.unm.edu
Taos, NM 87571-6401
p. 505-737-6200
w. taos.unm.edu
University of New Mexico-Taos Branch
General Information, Alumni, History, Campus, Students, Faculty, Address, and Tuition
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Information Summary
Ranks 3129th overall and 27th in New Mexico
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
30.8 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$2,227 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
38 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
53% / 28% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,233 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Taos, NM 87571-6401
| Surrounding community | Remote town (over 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,465 (7,460 urban / 3,005 rural) |
| Households | 4,458 (2.3 people per house) |
| Families | 2,634 (2.95 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 90 |
| Pop. — Asian | 77 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 12 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1,620 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 6,912 |
| Pop. — Other | 2,195 |
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 | 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 |  —
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| 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-Taos Branch?
Ranks 4031st for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $1,272 | $1,272 | $3,120 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $72 | $72 | $72 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $56 | $56 | $133 |
| 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 | $2,227 | $2,227 | $4,075 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $14,487 | $14,487 | $16,335 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $5,521 | $5,521 | $7,369 |
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 | $1,272  $1,344 |
$1,272  $1,344 |
$3,000  $3,192 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $816  $883 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $7,252  $7,858 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $4,062  $4,402 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,040  $3,294 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does University of New Mexico-Taos Branch 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 |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does University of New Mexico-Taos Branch 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 | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
University of New Mexico-Taos Branch Ranks 4037th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,179 | 31 |  69% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $794 | 33 |  73% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $775 | 8 |  18% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,848 | 14 |  31% |
| Any financial aid type | 40 |  89% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at University of New Mexico-Taos Branch?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 5 | 3 | 8 |
Hispanic | 208 | 414 | 622 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 4 | 7 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 17 | 71 | 88 |
White Non-Hispanic | 129 | 292 | 421 |
Race Unknown | 26 | 59 | 85 |
| Total | 389 | 844 | 1,233 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at University of New Mexico-Taos Branch.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 11 | 16 | |
| 1 | 11 | 12 | |
| 3 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2 | 2 | 4 | |
| 1 | 2 | 3 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 3 | 3 | ||||||
| Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, Other | 2 | 2 | ||||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | ||||
| Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 3 | 3 | ||||||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 8 | 3 | 1 | 12 | ||||
| General Studies | 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 16 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||
| Social Work | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||
| Total | 1 | 25 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 49 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
University of New Mexico-Taos Branch Ranks 1673rd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $52,742 ($51,018 male / $57,913 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 8 (6 male / 2 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 101 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.1 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $100,919 |
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