University of New Mexico-Main Campus
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$6,463
Avg in-state tuition
$22,801
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About University of New Mexico-Main Campus
The University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a large public university located on an urban campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 16,209, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 96%. The university offers 94 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 54%, and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,463, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $22,801.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
96% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
77% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
54% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 17-25
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1030-1250
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards22k
Students enrolled
51%
Online student enrollment
19:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Hispanic
45%
White
33%
Non-U.S. Citizen
5%
American Indian/Alaska Native
5%
Asian
4%
Black
3%
Two or more races
3%
Unknown
2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
57%
Socio-economic diversity
39% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
2
Total Online Enrollment
11,332
Percent of Programs Online
99% On-campus
1% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 1% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 1% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $6,463 | $22,801 |
| Graduate | $5,920 | $18,489 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,266 |
| On-campus room and board | $10,262 |
| On-campus other expenses | $4,176 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $10,262 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $5,583 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,176 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $22,167 | $38,505 |
| Off-campus without family | $23,574 | $39,912 |
| Off-campus with family | $11,905 | $28,243 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
39%
State Grant Aid
68%
Institution Grant Aid
63%
Pell Grant
39%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$19k
Average student debt after graduation
$33k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FBS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Design/Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Landscape Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning
BA
MA
DOC
Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Design/Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Design/Architecture
BA
MA
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