University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus campus
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University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
Students retention rate 61%
On-time graduation rate 27%

Located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in New Mexico is 11-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is reported to be 27%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New Mexico state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 36% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 61% at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,076

Cost of attendance at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus in 2022 for students from New Mexico.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Mexico's average $6,451
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,568

Cost of attendance at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Mexico's average $14,455
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus received on average $3,422 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,422
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 17 31% $3,711 $63,087
Other Federal Grant 37 69% $2,302 $85,187
State Grant/Scholarships 49 91% $1,597 $78,265
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 12 22% $638 $7,652
Total Grant & Scholarships 50 93% $3,422 $171,104

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus students is 27.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 40.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 10.7%.

27.0%

  • white 15.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 33.3% 13 students

Service Offerings

University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training