UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO (UNM)
- 1700 Lomas Blvd NE
- Albuquerque, NM 87106
- OPEID College Code: 00266300
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- General Phone: (505) 277-0111
- President: David J Schmidly
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 27,241
- College Alias: UNM
- College Mascot: Lobos
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University of New Mexico (UNM) is a public research university located along old Route 66 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Situated on a 600-acre campus surrounded by mountains and mesas, the Pueblo Revival architecture of UNM's buildings is a cultural reflection of the neighboring Pueblo communities.
UNM offers more than 200 academic degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels. The university also offers professional degree and certificate programs, and a unique Evening and Weekend Degree Program that allows working students to complete degrees at non-traditional hours that fit around their busy schedules. Distance education is available through many online courses and programs.
UNM has several programs that rank high according to national reports, including its Rural Medicine, Family and Community Medicine, and Nursing/Midwifery programs. The Photography program at UNM is ranked second in the nation. UNM also has top-ranking research units, with its Cancer Center, Center for High Technology Materials, and Environmental Law and Policy programs receiving high marks for outstanding research. The university's Health Sciences Center is the largest integrated health care treatment, education and research organization in New Mexico.
According to Hispanic Magazine, UNM is ranked among the top 25 colleges and universities in the nation for Latinos. In rankings listed in other publications targeted to the Latino population, the university's Law School, School of Engineering, and School of Medicine earn high marks.
The faculty at UNM is highly acclaimed, with many professors regularly earning awards for their work or being quoted in the media. Among the UNM faculty are a Nobel Laureate, Fulbright scholars, MacArthur Fellows and members of prestigious academies.
History
The University of New Mexico was founded in 1889.
Academics
The academic calendar of the University of New Mexico follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer semesters.
Colleges and Schools
- Anderson School of Management
- College of Arts & Sciences
- College of Education
- College of Fine Arts
- College of Nursing
- College of Pharmacy
- School of Architecture and Planning
- School of Engineering
- School of Law
- School of Medicine
- School of Public Administration
- University College
Student Life
There are many "Lobo" student organizations and clubs available at the University of New Mexico for students who want to become more engaged and involved on campus. There are local chapters of national fraternities and sororities, as well as ROTC offices for the Army, Navy and Air Force. There is also a College Enrichment Program (CEP) that provides leadership and coordination of student support services and activities. All CEP activities are designed to enrich student achievement and social development.
In addition to the many groups, support services and activities available to students on the UNM campus, there are many campus venues and sites to enjoy. The Campus Arboretum is nationally recognized for its beauty, and the Duck Pond is a popular outdoor attraction on campus. UNM has two art galleries, four museums, and three campus venues for performing arts and entertainment. The UNM Performing Arts Department produces "Shakespeare on the Rail," which presents Shakespearean plays on the local metro rail to introduce new audiences to Shakespeare's works. The University Arena has been ranked one of the top sports venues in the nation, and draws many fans to the UNM "Lobos" sports events.
UNM offers many residence halls for on campus living, as well as a variety of dining services.
Traditions
The UNM mascot is the wolf, or "Lobo," and the school's athletic teams are called the "Lobos."
Athletics
The New Mexico "Lobos" athletic teams compete in several intercollegiate sports, including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Skiing
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Skiing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Satellite Campuses
In addition to its main campus in Albuquerque, UNM offers graduate and upper division courses in Santa Fe. It also has several branch campuses (satellite campuses) in New Mexico:
- Gallup Campus
- Los Alamos Campus
- Taos Campus
- Valencia County Campus
Community Life
The main campus of UNM is in Albuquerque, New Mexico's largest city with a population of 700,000. Albuquerque is a culturally diverse city surrounded by natural beauty and offers many outdoor activities and entertainment. Locals enjoy 310 days of sunshine per year. Albuquerque is one of the top 15 hot job centers in the U.S., partly for its focus on high-tech companies and businesses. The Rio Grande winds through the area, and is bordered by many biking and hiking trails. The many lakes in the area offer fishing, boating and water skiing.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Website
- www.unm.edu
- Mission Statement
- The University will engage students, faculty, and staff in its comprehensive educational, research, and service programs. UNM will provide students the values, habits of mind, knowledge, and skills that they need to be enlightened citizens, to contribute to the state and national economies, and to lead satisfying lives. Faculty, staff, and students create, apply, and disseminate new knowledge and creative works; they provide services that enhance New Mexican's quality of life and promote economic development; and they advance our understanding of the world, its peoples, and cultures. Building on its educational, research, and creative resources, the University provides services directly to the City and State, including health care, social services, policy studies, commercialization of inventions, and cultural events.
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- Hospital Services Available
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- University of New Mexico - Gallup Campus
Gallup, NM 87301
122 Miles Away - University of New Mexico - Los Alamos Campus
Los Alamos, NM 87544
58 Miles Away
- University of New Mexico - Taos Branch
Taos, NM 87571
109 Miles Away - University of New Mexico - Valencia County Branch
Los Lunas, NM 87031
25 Miles Away
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University of New Mexico Medical Center
University of New Mexico school of Architecture display
School of Medicine's Basic Medical Sciences Building
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.unm.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 3,827 | 4,961 | 8,788 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,579 (67%) | 3,385 (68%) | 5,964 (68%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,453 (56%) | 1,772 (52%) | 3,225 (54%) |
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 743 | 23% |
| ACT ® Exam | 2,863 | 89% |
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 470 | 610 |
| SAT ® Math | 460 | 600 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 17 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UNM Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 98%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 24% | 28% | 78% | 58% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,544 | $3,922 | $2,387 | $2,715 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.6% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Number in Default | 166 | 154 | 194 |
| Number in Repayment | 4,577 | 4,815 | 6,288 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $5,101 | $4,834 | $4,571 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,101 | $4,834 | $4,571 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $17,254 | $15,708 | $14,942 |
| Books and Supplies | $920 | $920 | $883 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,746 | $7,080 | $6,800 |
| Other Expenses | $3,430 | $3,430 | $3,284 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,180 | $8,180 | $7,858 |
| Other Expenses | $4,584 | $4,584 | $4,402 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,430 | $4,584 | $3,284 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $17,197 | $16,264 | $15,538 |
| In-State | $17,197 | $16,264 | $15,538 |
| Out of State | $29,350 | $27,138 | $25,909 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $18,785 | $18,518 | $17,714 |
| In-State | $18,785 | $18,518 | $17,714 |
| Out of State | $30,938 | $29,392 | $28,085 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $9,451 | $9,184 | $8,738 |
| In-State | $9,451 | $9,184 | $8,738 |
| Out of State | $21,604 | $20,058 | $19,109 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 27,241 Undergraduate: 21,332 Graduate: 5,909
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 12,017 Female: 15,224
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 9,463 Female: 11,869
- Graduate Gender Male: 2,554 Female: 3,355
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 19,438 Part-Time: 7,803
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 16,050 Part-Time: 5,282
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,388 Part-Time: 2,521
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 968 | 4% |
| American Indian | 1,683 | 6% |
| Black | 842 | 3% |
| Asian | 1,044 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 8,920 | 33% |
| White | 12,381 | 45% |
| Unknown | 1,403 | 5% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 256 | 0.9% |
| Ages 18-19 | 5,918 | 22% |
| Ages 20-21 | 5,059 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 5,406 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 4,305 | 16% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2,225 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,348 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,578 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 1,039 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 107 | 0.4% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 8,580 | 6,281 | 2,299 |
| Faculty Status | 3,119 | 1,838 | 1,281 |
| Tenured Faculty | 790 | 771 | 19 |
| Graduate Assistants | 1,702 | - | 1,702 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 3,009 | 1,731 | 1,278 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,226 | 558 | 668 |
| Primarily Research | 297 | 239 | 58 |
| Primarily Public Service | 526 | - | 526 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 141 | 139 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 2,659 | 1,902 | 757 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 2,771 | 2,509 | 262 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 1,658 | 1,504 | 154 |
| Skilled Crafts | 183 | 180 | 3 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 514 | 485 | 29 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $78,036 (814) | $83,880 (458) | $70,519 (356) |
| Professor | $102,060 (288) | $104,323 (199) | $97,000 (89) |
| Associate Professor | $71,388 (237) | $74,287 (121) | $68,364 (116) |
| Assistant Professor | $64,994 (184) | $68,362 (92) | $61,625 (92) |
| Instructor | $57,568 (4) | $56,538 (3) | $60,656 (1) |
| Lecturer | $49,705 (101) | $51,369 (43) | $48,471 (58) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $104,061 (144) | $118,973 (63) | $92,462 (81) |
| Professor | $140,932 (37) | $145,192 (26) | $130,861 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $107,330 (42) | $114,881 (22) | $99,024 (20) |
| Assistant Professor | $85,523 (35) | $75,355 (9) | $89,042 (26) |
| Instructor | $81,585 (2) | - (-) | $81,585 (2) |
| Lecturer | $75,211 (28) | $85,788 (6) | $72,327 (22) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $79,104 (958) | $85,508 (521) | $71,470 (437) |
| Professor | $103,568 (325) | $105,996 (225) | $98,108 (100) |
| Associate Professor | $73,861 (279) | $77,319 (143) | $70,226 (136) |
| Assistant Professor | $65,790 (219) | $67,765 (101) | $64,099 (118) |
| Instructor | $60,630 (6) | $56,538 (3) | $64,721 (3) |
| Lecturer | $52,273 (129) | $53,674 (49) | $51,415 (80) |
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $6,717,415 | $4,080,074 | $2,637,341 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 61% | 39% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 598 | 345 | 253 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 472 | 283 | 189 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 14 | 15 |
| All Track Combined | 230 | 113 | 117 |
| Football | 118 | 118 | - |
| Golf | 20 | 13 | 7 |
| Skiing | 22 | 12 | 10 |
| Soccer | 63 | 29 | 34 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Swimming and Diving | 26 | - | 26 |
| Tennis | 19 | 11 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $278,136 | $115,914 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $77,626 | $38,382 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 77 | 39 | 38 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Skiing | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Soccer | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Tennis | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 79%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 52%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 43% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 36% |
| Female | 49% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 53% |
| American Indian | 21% |
| Black | 38% |
| Asian | 47% |
| Hispanic | 39% |
| White | 48% |
| Unknown | 50% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 10% |
| 5 Years | 33% |
| 6 Years | 43% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 7 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 2 | 4 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | 6 |
| Drug Related | 34 | 24 |
| Liquor Related | 27 | 22 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 2 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 29 | 24 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 3 |
| Robbery | 7 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 14 |
| Burglary | 56 | 52 |
| Vehicle Theft | 71 | 67 |
| Arson | 8 | 5 |
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