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University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Also known as: UNM

📍 Albuquerque, New Mexico🏛️ Urban Setting👥 17,244 Undergrads🔗 www.unm.edu

Overview

University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a large public research university in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It enrolls about 17,244 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 95%. Graduates earn a median of $44,792 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

95%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,038

460–600

Net Price

$15,489

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

55%

Retention

76%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$44,792

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

95.2%

SAT Average

1,038

ACT Composite

19–26

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200460 – 600 (mid 50%)800

Math

200430 – 570 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

119 – 26 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,140

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$33,060

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$21,259

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$15,489

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$11,938
$30,001 – $48,000	$13,045
$48,001 – $75,000	$16,196
$75,001 – $110,000	$17,906
$110,001 +	$19,053

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

44.1%

Academics & Programs

University of New Mexico-Main Campus offers programs across 24 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Health Professions

19.1%

Business, Management & Marketing

14.0%

Psychology

11.9%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

7.2%

Education

6.0%

Visual & Performing Arts

5.9%

Social Sciences

5.7%

Engineering

5.2%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

55%

On-Time (4yr)

37%

Retention (FT)

76%

% Earning >$25K

67%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$37,150

8 years

$41,307

10 years

$44,792

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

71.2%

White

59.3%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

27.8%

Black or African American

3.2%

Asian

3.9%

Hispanic / Latino

51.2%

Two or more races

4.2%

International

2.2%

Gender

Women

57.3%

Men

42.7%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of New Mexico-Main Campus hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 95%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1038.

How much does University of New Mexico-Main Campus cost?

In-state tuition is $10,140, and out-of-state is $33,060. Average net price after financial aid is $15,489.

What is University of New Mexico-Main Campus known for?

Most popular programs include Health Professions, Business, Management & Marketing, Psychology.

What's the graduation rate at University of New Mexico-Main Campus?

The 6-year graduation rate is 55%, and 76% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.