University of New Mexico-Taos Campus

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,800

2021 Average Net Price

$10,974

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.61%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,244

11.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

18.8%

16 Graduates

About

University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is a higher education institution located in Taos County, NM. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus were Physical Sciences (28 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (19 degrees), and General Studies (15 degrees).

In 2021, 134 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus. 67.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (65 degrees), 1.16 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (56 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is $1,800, which is $−6,168 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is $1,800, which is $−6,168 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,974.

In 2021, 23% of undergraduate students attending University of New Mexico-Taos Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 4% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,800

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus was $1,800. The cost of tuition at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is $−6,168 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of New Mexico-Taos Campus (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,974

2021 Value

6.91%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of New Mexico-Taos Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,974. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of New Mexico-Taos Campus grew by 6.91%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of New Mexico-Taos Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,262

Room and Board

$1,178

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus was of $10,262 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.7% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,178. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.64% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

23%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

23% of undergraduate students at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 20.7% with respect to 2020, when 29% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.61%

2019 Default Rate

123

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus was 2.61%, which represents 123 out of the 4705 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

University of New Mexico-Taos Campus had a total enrollment of 1,244 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is 138 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,106. This means that 11.1% of students enrolled at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.4% Hispanic or Latino, 26.5% White, 8.84% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.65% Two or More Races, 1.77% Asian, 1.45% Black or African American, and 0.0804% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (36.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (22.5%) and White Female (18.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

11.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,244 students. The full-time enrollment at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is 138 and the part-time enrollment is 1,106. This means that 11.1% of students enrolled at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

33%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus was 33%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), University of New Mexico-Taos Campus had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
677 enrolled students
White
330 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
110 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is 54.4% Hispanic or Latino, 26.5% White, 8.84% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.65% Two or More Races, 1.77% Asian, 1.45% Black or African American, and 0.0804% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 41 students (3.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 46 more women than men received degrees from University of New Mexico-Taos Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is hispanic or latino (65 degrees awarded). There were 1.16 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (56 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is Physical Sciences (28 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (19 degrees) and General Studies (15 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Physical Sciences (28 degrees awarded), Transportation (6 degrees), and Construction (3 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus are Registered nurses (1,348,541 people), Physicians (173,634 people), Medical & health services managers (156,609 people), Other managers (154,798 people), and Pharmacists (143,867 people).

The most specialized majors at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus in 2021 are Physical Sciences (28 degrees awarded), Transportation (6 degrees), Construction (3 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (34 degrees), and Health (46 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus are Surgeons, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Personal financial advisors

The most specialized majors at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus are Physical Sciences (28 degrees awarded), Transportation (6 degrees), Construction (3 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (34 degrees), and Health (46 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,529,358 people), Elementary & secondary schools (366,761 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (282,085 people), Outpatient care centers (233,068 people), and Offices of physicians (226,614 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of New Mexico-Taos Campus.

Most Common (2021)

Physical Sciences
28 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
19 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
15 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus was Physical Sciences with 28 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 44 degrees were awarded to men at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus, which is 0.489 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (90).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 8 degrees were awarded to men at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus in Massage Therapy, which is 0.727 times less than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 24 degrees were awarded to men at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus in Physical Sciences, which is 6 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

28%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 17% of students graduating from University of New Mexico-Taos Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 30% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
65 degrees awarded
White
56 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is hispanic or latino (65 degrees awarded). There were 1.16 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (56 degrees).

0.746% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
47 degrees awarded
White Female
35 degrees awarded
White Male
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is hispanic or latino female (47 degrees awarded). There were 1.34 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (35 degrees).

Operations

University of New Mexico-Taos Campus employs 12 Lecturers, 4 Associate professors and 2 Instructors. Most academics at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus are Female Lecturer (10), Male Associate professor (3), and Male Instructor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus are: Office and Administrative Support, with 19 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 13 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 11 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$5.52M

2021 Salaries

0.656%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of New Mexico-Taos Campus paid a median of $5.52M in salaries, a 0.656% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.25M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of New Mexico-Taos Campus paid a total of $1.25M to 22 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Lecturer

Most Common Instructor

12 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

19 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus were Lecturer with 12 employees, Associate professor with 4 employees, and Instructor with 2 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus were Office and Administrative Support with 19 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 13 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 11 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Lecturer
Male Associate professor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus was Female Lecturer with 10 employees, Male Associate professor with 3 employees, and Male Instructor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus.