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Colleges / University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate65%
Acceptance Rate65%

About University of New Mexico

New Mexico’s flagship institution is located a stone’s throw from the monumental Sandia Mountains in the heart of Albuquerque. The University of New Mexico is a 600-acre oasis of knowledge, technology and everything Lobos need to thrive. There you’ll find great halls, thundering arenas and collaborative spaces to search for answers. The University represents a cross-section of cultures and backgrounds and is a place where R1 research brings solutions to challenges facing our world each day. Home to nearly 200,000 alumni and counting – hundreds of thousands of bold personalities and perspectives set out into the world from The University of New Mexico.

University of New Mexico is a public, state school in the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico. University of New Mexico was founded in 1889. The college enrolls around 21,708 students per year, including 15,336 undergrads.

University of New Mexico Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into University of New Mexico. In 2022, University of New Mexico accepted 65% of applicants. Out of 14,026 applications received in 2022, 9,079 students were offered admission.

University of New Mexico Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 65%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate Info Not Available
Average GPA 3.4
Test Optional May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 1%

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University of New Mexico is locatedin the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico,.

If you want to see University of New Mexico for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstates 25 and 40 to Albuquerque, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Albuquerque International Sunport.

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College Info

1 University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131-2039

Campus Setting: Urban

University of New Mexico Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Not available

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to University of New Mexico is Continuous processing.

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University of New Mexico ACT Scores

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ACT Range

20 - 26

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

26 and Above

Good

20 to 26

Avg

20 and Less

Low

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University of New Mexico SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

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University of New Mexico Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$19,689

In State

$36,027

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$6,463
$22,801
Fees
$1,698
$1,698
Housing
$10,262
$10,262
Books
$1,266
$1,266

Student Life

Wondering what life at University of New Mexico is like? There are approximately 21,708 students enrolled at University of New Mexico, including 15,336 undergraduate students and 6,372 graduate students. 75% percent of students attend school full-time, 73% percent are from NM and 27% percent of students are from other states.

75%

Full Time

25%

Part Time

73%

In State

27%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

21,708

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

65%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$8,161

Out-of-State

$24,499

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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