University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM · City · 17,244 students
HSI
4
YearPublic
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Albuquerque, NM, 87131 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
ABQ · Albuquerque
3 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$21,259
Out-of-state COA
$44,179
Avg net price
$15,489
Room & board
$12,026
In-state tuition
$10,140
Out-of-state tuition
$33,060
Books & supplies
$1,764/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$11,938
$30–48k
$13,045
$48–75k
$16,196
$75–110k
$17,906
$110k+
$19,053
Admissions
Admit rate
95%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1038
Reading 460–600
Math 430–570
ACT midpoint
23
Composite 19–26
English 17–26
Math 17–25
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
University of New Mexico-Main Campus accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.
Outcomes
Graduation rate
54%
1st-yr retention
76%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
57%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
57%
Transferred
25%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
16%
Median earnings (6yr)
$37,150
Median earnings (10yr)
$44,792
Median debt
$18,450
Monthly loan payment
$196
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$25,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$36,820
Student Body
Men 43%Women 57%
15
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
39%
First-generation
41%
Median family income
$27,972
Independent students
33%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
18%
Race & ethnicity
White
28%
Hispanic
51%
Black
3%
Asian
4%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
6%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$37,150
10 years after entry
$44,792
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Institutional
Endowment
$821M
Classification
R1: Very High Research
Full-time faculty
71%
Avg faculty salary
$11,446/mo
Instructional spend/student
$15,468
Federal loan rate
44%
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