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University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico is a large, public institution located in Albuquerque, nm. Founded in 1889, University of New Mexico offers undergraduate degrees in 242 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 1
17,450 undergraduates
$8,115 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of New Mexico? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 95.2%
SAT score average 1038
ACT score average 22
Average high school GPA 3.38
Application fee $25
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of New Mexico is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Biology, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Political Science and Government
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,115
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,884
Books & supplies $1,328
Other expenses $4,708
Cost of attendance* $26,035
Average financial aid package $16,157
Estimated cost $9,878 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $26,451
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,884
Books & supplies $1,328
Other expenses $4,708
Cost of attendance* $44,371
Average financial aid package $16,157
Estimated cost $28,214 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of New Mexico has a total undergraduate enrollment of 17,450, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.

Total enrollment

23,124

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
30%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
47%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
5%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
7%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of New Mexico, students love their Associated Students of UNM. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

1700 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131
5052770111
www.unm.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Associated students of unm

Graduate and professional students association

Golden key national honor society

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of New Mexico to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of New Mexico?

University of New Mexico is located in Albuquerque, nm.

What is the acceptance rate at University of New Mexico? 

The acceptance rate for University of New Mexico is 95%.

What’s the average GPA for University of New Mexico?

The average high school GPA for University of New Mexico students was 3.38.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of New Mexico?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of New Mexico including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $104,140.

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