University of New Mexico-Taos Campus

1157 County Road 110
Ranchos De Taos, NM 87557-0000

Tel: (575)737-6200

The University of New Mexico - Taos is a branch community college of the University of New Mexico. We offer Associate degree and vocational Certificate programs, adult basic education (ABE and GED), workforce training, and courses for personal enrichment.

School Highlights

University of New Mexico-Taos Campus serves 1,793 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the state community college average of 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 65%.
University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is the only community colleges within Taos County, NM.
The nearest community college is Northern New Mexico College (33.70 miles away).

	University of New Mexico-Taos Campus	(NM) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Associate of Arts Colleges	Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level	Less than 2 yrs	At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	51 staff	72 staff

The student population of 1,793 has grown by 70% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 has decreased from 90:1 over five years.
The school's diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	1,793 students	1,793 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	35:1	30:1

# Full-Time Students	604 students	604 students

# Part-Time Students	1,189 students	1,189 students


% American Indian/Alaskan	6%	10%

% Asian	-	2%

% Hispanic	66%	44%

% Black	-	2%

% White	24%	35%

% Two or more races	2%	1%

% Non Resident races	-	1%

% Unknown races	2%	5%

Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body.	0.50	0.67

College Completion Rate	11%	13%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$42,000	$34,400

The public in-state tuition of $1,902 is less than the state average of $2,084. The in-state tuition has grown by 27% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,782 is more than the state average of $4,620. The out-state tuition has grown by 27% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$1,902	$2,084

Out-State Tuition Fees	$4,782	$4,620

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	94%	87%

Median Debt for Graduates	$19,576	$15,750

Median Debt for Dropouts	$10,350	$6,495

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.	3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.	Art Club, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Student Government Art Club, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Student Government,

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

At UNM-Taos we offer a wide variety of courses, certifications and degrees taught by talented professionals in Northern New Mexico. Academic programs are grouped into six Academies: Arts and Culture, Business and Computer Technology, Professions and Liberal Arts, Holistic Health and Human Services, Science and Natural Resources and Trades and Industry. Each academy offers degree and certificate programs as well as courses for personal enrichment and general enrichment. The faculty of UNM-Taos is predominately part-time with a few who hold both teaching and administrative positions. All UNM-Taos faculty receive approval from the appropriate departments of the University of New Mexico. In addition many have had years of experience working and/or teaching and enjoy outstanding reputations in their fields. UNM-Taos offers a diverse selection of for-credit and non-credit Community Education courses. The program provides residents of Taos and the surrounding area with lifelong learning opportunities for personal and professional growth. Courses are offered as workshops or on a regularly scheduled basis and are instructed by qualified and experienced Instructors. UNM-Taos programs are fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.