University of New Mexico-Taos Campus

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $2,004
    7.05% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $8,556
    After Financial Aid
    2022 Default Rate
    0.0549%
    on Student Loans
    2024 Enrolled Students
    896
    20.2% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    29.8%
    14 Graduates

    About

    University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is a higher education institution located in Taos County, NM. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus were Physical Sciences (37 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (20 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (15 degrees).

    In 2024, 182 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus. 63.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (111 degrees), 2.41 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (46 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is $2,004, which is $−6,156 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus was 0.0549%, corresponding to 2 out of the 3,641 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is $2,004, which is $6,156 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,556.

    In 2024, 40% of undergraduate students attending University of New Mexico-Taos Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 13% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $2,004
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus was $2,004. The cost of tuition at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is $−6,156 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $8,556
    2024 Value
    0.361%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 University of New Mexico-Taos Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,556. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of New Mexico-Taos Campus grew by 0.361%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $11,884
    Room and Board
    $1,143
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus was of $11,884 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 8.87% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,143. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 8.85% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    40%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    13%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    40% of undergraduate students at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 81.8% with respect to 2023, when 22% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    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.
    0.0549%
    2022 Default Rate
    2
    Number of Defaults

    In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus was 0.0549%, which represents 2 out of the 3641 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.

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    Enrollment

    University of New Mexico-Taos Campus had a total enrollment of 896 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is 181 students and the part-time enrollment is 715. This means that 20.2% 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 57.3% Hispanic or Latino, 29.8% White, 5.69% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.893% Asian, 0.893% Two or More Races, and 0.446% Black or African American.

    Students enrolled at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (42.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (21%) and White Female (14.9%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    20.2%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 896 students. The full-time enrollment at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is 181 and the part-time enrollment is 715. This means that 20.2% of students enrolled at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    55%
    2024 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 55%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), University of New Mexico-Taos Campus had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      513 enrolled students
    2. White
      267 enrolled students
    3. American Indian or Alaska Native
      51 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is 57.3% Hispanic or Latino, 29.8% White, 5.69% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.893% Asian, 0.893% Two or More Races, and 0.446% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 44 students (4.91%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 50 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 (111 degrees awarded). There were 2.41 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (46 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is Physical Sciences (37 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (20 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (15 degrees).

    In 2024,  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 (37 degrees awarded), Transportation (23 degrees), and Construction (5 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 (1,508,593 people), Other managers (179,954 people), Physicians (173,349 people), Medical & health services managers (172,739 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (168,182 people).

    The most specialized majors at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus in 2024 are Physical Sciences (37 degrees awarded), Transportation (23 degrees), Construction (5 degrees), Health (85 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (18 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Chief executives & legislators, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

    The most specialized majors at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus are Physical Sciences (37 degrees awarded), Transportation (23 degrees), Construction (5 degrees), Health (85 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (18 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 (1,687,249 people), Elementary & secondary schools (412,491 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (308,312 people), Outpatient care centers (298,173 people), and Offices of physicians (231,575 people).

    The most specialized majors at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus are Physical Sciences (37 degrees awarded), Transportation (23 degrees), Construction (5 degrees), Health (85 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (18 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 (2024)
    1. Massage Therapy
      6 degrees awarded
    2. Other Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
      5 degrees awarded
    3. Holistic Health
      5 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus was Massage Therapy with 6 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    66
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    116
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 66 degrees were awarded to men at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus, which is 0.569 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (116).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 22 degrees were awarded to men at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 22 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 26 degrees were awarded to men at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus in Physical Sciences, which is 2.36 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    11%
    100% Completion Time
    16%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 11% 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, 16% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 16% 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      111 degrees awarded
    2. White
      46 degrees awarded
    3. American Indian or Alaska Native
      15 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is hispanic or latino (111 degrees awarded). There were 2.41 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (46 degrees).

    3.85% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Female
      69 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Female
      69 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Female
      58 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is hispanic or latino female (69 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (69 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 19 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 15 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 10 employees.

    Instructional Salaries

    $1.8M
    Instructional Salaries
    27
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, University of New Mexico-Taos Campus paid a total of $1.8M to 27 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.5% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 19 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 15 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 10 employees.

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