The University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM

The University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM

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Tuition & Fees

$12,823

$31,158

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

75th
24
25th
16
75th
24
25th
17
75th
25
25th
18
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undergraduateRatios

42%

male

58%

female

17

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

96%

acceptance rate

Accepted 12,142
Declined 497
Total Received 12,639
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Public

16,375

undergraduate students

5,578

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1889, The University of New Mexico is a public research university that is known for its diverse academic programs, its commitment to research, and its beautiful campus. It is located on a 769-acre campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 21,953
Established in 1889
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

769-acre campus in Albuquerque (population: 558,545); branch campuses in Gallup, Los Alamos, Taos, and Valencia County. Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Major city

The University of New Mexico
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
87131-0001

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
11%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
28%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

75th
24
25th
16
75th
24
25th
17
75th
25
25th
18

Admissions Facts

Application fee $25
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Application deadline (priority deadline) May 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

96%

acceptance rate

Accepted 12,142
Declined 497
Total Received 12,639

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

97%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$7,868

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $8,115
Housing & Food $11,884
Additional fees $4,708
Books & supplies $1,328
Total $26,035
Average Financial Aid - $7,868
Total with Avg. Aid $18,167

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $31,083,376
State $26,954,410
Institutional $21,789,558
Other external $5,074,259
Total $84,901,603

Non-need-based

Federal $71,728
State
Institutional $18,000
Other external $1,175,825
Total $1,265,553

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Financial Aid Office


P: 505 277-8900
F: 505 277-6326
finaid@unm.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

cricket, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, tennis, ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

cricket, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, tennis, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

archery, badminton, basketball, bowling, flag football, golf, miniature golf, Nordic skiing, racquetball, soccer, swimming, volleyball, weight lifting

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA, Mountain West Conference (Football I-A)

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General yes
Anthropology, General yes yes yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes yes yes
Art Teacher Education yes yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes yes
Astrophysics yes
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist yes
Biochemistry yes
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemical Engineering yes yes
Chemistry, General yes yes yes
Civil Engineering, General yes yes
Civil Engineering, Other yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician yes
Community Organization and Advocacy yes
Comparative Literature yes yes
Computer Engineering, General yes yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes yes yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Construction Engineering yes
Corrections yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes yes
Creative Writing yes yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Dance, General yes yes
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist yes yes
Digital Arts yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes yes
Economics, General yes yes yes
Education, Other yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes yes
Educational Psychology yes yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) yes
Engineering Science yes
Engineering, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes yes
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General yes yes yes
Film/Cinema/Media Studies yes
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General yes yes
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General yes
French Language and Literature yes yes yes
General Studies yes
Geography yes yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes yes yes
German Language and Literature yes yes
Health Services Administration yes
Health Teacher Education yes yes
Health/Medical Physics yes yes
History, General yes yes yes
Human Development and Family Studies, General yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Law yes
Learning Sciences yes yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Linguistics yes yes yes
Manufacturing Engineering yes
Materials Science yes yes
Mathematics, General yes yes yes
Mechanical Engineering yes yes
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist yes
Museology/Museum Studies yes
Music Performance, General yes yes
Music Teacher Education yes
National Security Policy Studies yes
Nuclear Engineering yes yes
Nursing Science yes yes
Occupational Therapy/Therapist yes
Optics/Optical Sciences yes yes
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design yes yes yes
Pharmacy yes
Philosophy yes yes yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes yes yes
Physician Associate/Assistant yes
Physics, General yes yes yes
Playwriting and Screenwriting yes
Political Science and Government, General yes yes yes
Portuguese Language and Literature yes yes
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies yes
Project Management yes
Psychology, General yes yes yes
Public Administration yes
Public Health Education and Promotion yes
Public Health, General yes
Public Policy Analysis, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Rhetoric and Composition yes yes yes
Russian Language and Literature yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes yes
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation yes
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education yes yes
Sociology, General yes yes yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes yes yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes yes
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist yes
Statistics, General yes yes yes
Technical Teacher Education yes yes
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology yes
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General yes
Water Resources Engineering yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business
  2. Psychology
  3. Elementary Education

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors
  • Weekend College

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Other

21,953

total students

81%

in-state

19%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

75%

16,375
students

Female
58%
9,527

Male
42%
6,848

25%

5,578
students

Female
56%
3,137

Male
44%
2,441

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

74%

12,042
students

Female
58%
6,942

Male
42%
5,100

26%

4,333
students

Female
60%
2,585

Male
40%
1,748

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
49%
Hispanic/Latino
28%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.50
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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