Overview
Student Population
| Location | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Online | unm.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, University of New Mexico Main Campus is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 10,582 prospective students applied, and 7,366 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,653 enrolled in the school. 16,897 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 7,422 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $6,109 plus fees of $1,524. UNM is ranked 506 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
UNM is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of New Mexico Main Campus within the 2020 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#506 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#159 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Colleges in New Mexico
#2 in Best Public Colleges in New Mexico
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1030/1270 |
| ACT | 19/25 |
| GPA | 3.3 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
New Mexico Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 |
| Other Fees | $1,524 |
| Room and Board | $9,864 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,016 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,639 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 |
| Other Fees | $1,524 |
| Room and Board | $9,864 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,016 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,592 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 13% |
| Education | 11% |
| Social Sciences | 10% |
| Psychology | 9% |
| Health Professions | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=187985 IPEDS survey data for University of New Mexico Main Campus.
Current students may use the University of New Mexico Main Campus GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.