University of New Mexico, Los Alamos Campus (UNM Los Alamos)

4000 University Drive, Los Alamos, NM 87544

UNM Los Alamos Description

The University of New Mexico in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is a driving force within the community, offering residents the opportunity to pursue two-year degrees and certificate programs so they can continue their education at other New Mexico universities or enter New Mexico’s workforce.

Students who wish to pursue baccalaureate programs will be able to seamlessly transfer to another campus of the University of New Mexico, not to mention most other institutions in the state or country.

To accommodate its students in pursuing bachelor’s degrees, the Los Alamos campus offers those students the opportunity to complete coursework right on campus.

The Los Alamos campus has made a name for itself by producing a large percentage of the county’s workforce through its occupational academics. If you are interested in becoming professionally certified, you can pursue positions in:

  • Applied Technologies
  • Computer Science
  • Network Administration
  • Web Technologies
  • Health Sciences

You will be able to enhance your college life at Los Alamos by joining one of the school’s many student organizations, from the Phi Theta Kappa honor society to student government, or participating in cultural celebrations, movie nights and other social events.

To earn the certification or degree to land a job that will help you and New Mexico prosper, you can apply at any time throughout the year. The school offers an open admissions policy to allow all students the opportunity to apply.

To offer students from trying financial backgrounds the opportunity to transform their future, the Los Alamos campus is authorized to offer reduced-rate tuition to New Mexico residents. All students may apply for UNM financial aid by filing a FAFSA.

Quick Facts about University of New Mexico, Los Alamos Campus

Location

Southwest

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Website

www.la.unm.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Parking Permit Required

Yes

Selectivity

Open Admissions

In-State Tuition

$1,548

Out-of-State Tuition

$2,219

Retention Rate

48%

Enrollment

636

Year Established

1985

UNM Los Alamos Students

Total Students
636

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
100%
Graduate
0%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Ethnic Diversity

Asian
1%
Caucasian
46%
Latino
38%
Other
15%

International Students

International
1%
Domestic
99%

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