Acceptance Rate
95%
Avg. SAT
1170
75th percentile
“New Mexico's flagship public research university fuses Southwest cultures with hands-on science amid Albuquerque's sun-baked mesas.”
Albuquerque, NM
Location
Large City
Campus Setting
The University of New Mexico traces its roots to 1889, when the territorial legislature created it as a teacher-training school just before statehood; today it stands as the state's largest university, blending Pueblo adobe architecture with modern labs across a 769-acre campus. Students who thrive here embrace independence in a big public-school setting, drawn to practical majors and the freedom to explore hiking in the Sandia Mountains or urban spots in Albuquerque, a sprawling metro of nearly a million with green chile everything and vast blue skies. The school's personality feels approachable and unpretentious, welcoming first-gen and transfer students, though the sheer size means you'll navigate crowds and long walks between classes.
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UNM shines in health sciences through its own hospital and cancer center, engineering fields tied to nearby national labs, and regional studies like Latin American and Native American programs that draw on the Southwest's deep history. Classrooms mix lecture halls packed with hundreds for intro courses—where teaching assistants handle discussions—with smaller upper-level seminars led by researchers active in water scarcity projects or astrophysics. Undergrads can join labs early, especially in nuclear engineering or neuroscience, but popular majors like computer science fill up fast, requiring solid planning.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
17,450 undergrad • 5,674 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
31%
Black / African American
3%
Hispanic / Latino
46%
Asian
4%
Other / Multi-racial
16%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Albuquerque, NM
Varsity Athletics
Campus pulses with Lobo basketball fever in the Pit arena, where students pack in for raucous games, while weekdays blend study sessions at coffee spots with club meetings among over 500 organizations, from hiking groups to mariachi ensembles. Residential life centers on 13 dorms mainly for freshmen, fostering quick bonds, but many upperclassmen opt for off-campus apartments in a city where rents stay reasonable compared to coastal metros. Expect 300 sunny days a year for outdoor volleyball or stargazing, offset by scorching summers and chilly winds that keep you layered up.
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Athletics
Athletic Association
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ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
Yes
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
76%
4 Years Graduation Rate
42%
6 Years Graduation Rate
58%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$44,792
76% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at University of New Mexico-Main Campus and return in the fall. 42% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 58% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
42%
4-5 years
16%
6-8 years
3%
Non-grad
39%
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Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$6,803
Acceptance
95%
Undergrads
17,450
4-Year Grad Rate
42%
Endowment
$714M
Albuquerque, NM 87106