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College Profile for : University of New Mexico-Main Campus

The University of New Mexico (UNM) is a public university in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was founded in 1889. It offers multiple bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degree programs in all areas of the arts, sciences, and engineering. Its Albuquerque campus currently spreads over 600 acres (2.4 km²), and there are branch campuses in Gallup, Los Alamos, Taos, and in Valencia County. (from wikipedia)

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Web Site: http://www.unm.edu

 

Overview Admissions Finances Students Academic Programs

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.

General Information

Other Names	UNM
Type	Public, 4-year or above
Control	Public
Size	20,000 and above
Campus Setting	City: Large
Calendar System	Semester
Title IV Eligibility	Participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Relgious Affiliation	Not applicable

College Athletic Affiliations

Yes	Member of National Athletic Association	Yes	National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
No	National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)	No	National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
No	National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)	No	National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)
		No	Other national athletic association

College Athletic Conferences

Mountain West Conference	NCAA/NAIA conference number football
Mountain West Conference	NCAA/NAIA conference number basketball
Mountain West Conference	NCAA/NAIA conference number baseball
Mountain West Conference	NCAA/NAIA conference number country/track

College Student Services Offered

No	Remedial Services	Yes	Academic/career counseling service
Yes	Employment services for students	Yes	Placement services for completers
Yes	On-campus day care for students' children

College Special Learning Opportunities

Yes	ROTC	Yes	Distance learning opportunities
Yes	ROTC: Army	Yes	Study abroad
Yes	ROTC: Navy	Yes	Weekend/evening college
Yes	ROTC: Air Force

Teacher Certification

Yes	Below the postsecondary level
No	Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
No	Students must complete their preparation at another institution
Yes	Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers