Albuquerque, NM
University of New Mexico-Main Campus admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 95 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 95%.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9,328 | 8,794 | 2,594 | 94% |
| 2020 | 10,436 | 10,054 | 2,790 | 96% |
| 2021 | 11,346 | 11,036 | 3,077 | 97% |
| 2022 | 12,639 | 12,142 | 3,509 | 96% |
| 2023 | 12,907 | 12,320 | 3,612 | 95% |
Fall 2023 applicants
7,128 of 7,459 women and 5,192 of 5,448 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
University of New Mexico-Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 95% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 12,320 of 12,907 applicants.
Less Selective. University of New Mexico-Main Campus admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 95 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
12,907 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 3,612 enrolled.
No. University of New Mexico-Main Campus is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 95%.