University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus
Los Alamos, NM 87544
About University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is a public community college in Los Alamos, New Mexico, enrolling about 218 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $13,470 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,214. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (50.5%) and White (40.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus charges about 0.4× the national public median tuition ($2,214).
- Versus the New Mexico median, sticker tuition is 3% below.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 22.50%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $44,792.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 731% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus | $2,214 | $13,470 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| New Mexico (state median) | $2,289 | $5,908 | 30 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus really?
Key findings
- University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus charges about 0.4× the national public median tuition ($2,214).
- Versus the New Mexico median, sticker tuition is 3% below.
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $2,214
Finding University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus charges about 0.4× the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $2,214. That is about 0.4× the national public median ($5,512). Versus the New Mexico median ($2,289), sticker tuition is 3% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.2×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is $13,470.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $13,470 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $7,562 above the New Mexico median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $1,501 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$2,214
Out-of-state tuition
$5,686
Avg. net price
$13,470
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $10,916 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,213 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,910 |
| $110,001+ | $17,783 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $8,856. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is known for
Top program completions
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)14
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies12
- General Studies10
- Business Administration and Management, General9
- Engineering, General5
See earnings & programs for more.
Is University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus.
Campus
Location
Los Alamos, NM
City / state
- ZIP
- 87544
- NCES locale
- Town distant
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is 10% below the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Southwest
- Carnegie
- Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Size
Enrollment
218
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 1,695
- Full-time share
- 45%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$18,450
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 15.49%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,665 | $4,572 | $5,049 |
| 2014 | $1,770 | $4,884 | $6,655 |
| 2015 | $2,032 | $5,048 | $6,201 |
| 2016 | $2,152 | $5,384 | $8,053 |
| 2017 | $2,224 | $5,588 | $7,848 |
| 2018 | $2,096 | $5,588 | $10,172 |
| 2019 | $2,151 | $5,623 | $11,136 |
| 2020 | $2,076 | $5,568 | $12,394 |
| 2021 | $2,076 | $5,568 | $9,755 |
| 2022 | $2,214 | $5,578 | $10,484 |
| 2023 | $2,214 | $5,686 | $10,050 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus reported total enrollment of about 218 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 52% male and 48% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (50.5%), White (40.8%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (4.6%). About 15.49% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 41.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
45.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus in 2024 is 218 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,695 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
50.0%
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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
7.50% 100% Completion Time
22.50% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 7.50% of students graduating from University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 57% male / 43% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 50% male / 50% female
- General Studies: 60% male / 40% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus graduates earn a median of $44,792 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $44,792. Median federal loan debt: $18,450. Average net price used in cost models: $13,470.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus graduates report median earnings of $44,792 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (13 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 14.0%
- New Mexico median 37.5 pp below median (51.4%)
- Southwest median 45.8 pp below median (59.7%)
- U.S. median 44.0 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $6,267
- New Mexico median 0.87× the median ($7,218)
- Southwest median 0.89× the median ($7,078)
- U.S. median 0.82× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,518
- New Mexico median 0.35× the median ($9,936)
- Southwest median 0.62× the median ($5,699)
- U.S. median 0.48× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus at a glance
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is a public institution in Los Alamos, NM, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesGeneral Studies
- Largest enrollment groups
- Hispanic or Latino50.5%White or Caucasian40.8%American Indian or Alaska Native4.6%
- Opportunity College (2025)
- Higher access & higher earnings · Browse OCU directory
Schools near University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus
Other campuses in Los Alamos, NM when available, plus nearby institutions in New Mexico.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade F) within New Mexico, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus located?
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is located in Los Alamos, NM.
What is University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus's tuition?
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $2,214 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $13,470 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus cost?
Reported tuition is $2,214 and average net price is $13,470 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,000 annually.
What explains University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($13,470), completion (22.5% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($44,792). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus?
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,695 students, Hispanic or Latino (50.5%), White (40.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus?
About 41.0% of students at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus earn?
Median earnings are $37,150 six years after entry and $44,792 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus?
The 150%-time completion rate is 22.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $18,450.
Is University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus public or private?
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is a public institution located in Los Alamos, NM.
Is University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus an HBCU?
No. University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus a tribal college?
No. University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.