| The University of New Mexico
opened its doors in June 1892 with an enrollment of 25 students. Today,
with over 30,000 students, it is the state’s largest university. Offering
more than 4,000 courses with degree programs ranging from associate through
doctorate, the university is nationally recognized for its programs in
Latin American studies, anthropology, photography, biology, nuclear pharmacy,
laser optics and environmental studies, among others.
Research is a top priority at UNM. Federal agencies, industry, national
laboratories, foundations, and the state of New Mexico have provided $175
million in contracts and grants for UNM-sponsored projects ranging from
engineering and medicine to education and the humanities. UNM is one of
only 88 Carnegie Research 1 universities in the country. Undergraduate
tuition per year for full-time residents is $2,241.60. For full time non-residents
it is $8,461.20. Financial aid is available to undergraduate, graduate/professional
and non-degree/unclassified students.
The second largest post-secondary school in New Mexico with an enrollment
of about 20,000 Albuquerque Technical Vocational
Institute (TVI) is an accredited community college offering
educational courses leading to certificates in 41 business, health, technology
and trade occupations; associate degrees in 34 occupational and liberal
arts fields; college transfers; and continuing education. TVI is the largest
supplier of transfers to UNM and has an overall placement rate of about
93 percent. There is a $22.25 registration fee for credit courses, with
occupational and developmental courses free to New Mexico residents. Tuition
for liberal arts courses is $30.50/credit hour.
Other institutions of higher education located in the area are:
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