University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus
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(505) 662-5919
- As a branch campus of the largest university in the state, we are able to offer our students many of the same benefits available on the Albuquerque campus. With an average class size of 15 students, UNM-LA provides the individual attention more often found at a small liberal arts college than at a state university.
School Highlights
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus serves 912 students (17% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 72%.
Top Rankings
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in New Mexico for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 2350% over five years.
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus | (NM) Community College Avg. | |
Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional |
Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
Institution Control | Public | Public |
Total Faculty | 49 staff | 137 staff |
School Calendar | Link to School Calendar |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Our exceptional faculty make teaching their top priority. Because of our proximity to Los Alamos National Laboratory, we have been able to attract top faculty in many areas, including technology and the sciences, and many of our students eventually become lab employees. Los Alamos offers excellent employment opportunities in both the public and private sector and UNM-LA works closely with local employers to help students prepare for careers in fields where job prospects are good. UNM-LA currently offers 19 associate degrees and 15 certificate programs and is also an excellent place to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree program. UNM-LA can prepare students for transfer to a four-year college or university by its offering of general education requirements and specifically those that satisfy the UNM Core Curriculum. UNM-LA encourages students to participate in campus life. Whether your interests lie with student government, art, music or community service, you'll be encouraged to contribute your talents in making UNMLA an interesting place to be. We have a beautiful campus and our Student Center is a great place to meet other students, play pool, watch movies, or get a meal. UNM-LA offers a full range of educational opportunities, including Community Education for both children and adults and Adult Basic Education classes. Through UNM's Extended University, students may complete a bachelor's or a master's degree in selected majors. UNM-LA specializes in courses geared to those completing the first two years of college and to those interested in earning a two-year associate's degree or a certificate in a particular field of study.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is Northern New Mexico College (15.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 1,119 students | 15.30 Mi921 Paseo de Onate
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-2100 15.301,119 - Southwestern CollegePrivate not-for-profit174 students | 22.80 Mi3960 San Felipe Road
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 467-6806 22.80174 - 4,110 students | 26.40 Mi6401 Richards Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 428-1000 26.404,110 - 708 students | 56.10 Mi4400 Cutler Avenue NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-1234 56.10708 - Southwest University of Visual Arts-AlbuquerquePrivate for-profit22 students | 57.10 Mi5000 Marble NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 254-7575 57.1022
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