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Tuition

$6,049

$20,688

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state More Financial Details

Moderately Selective

64%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,405
Declined + 4,062
Total Received 11,467
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Public

Student Enrollment
Not Reported

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

Not Reported

SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
8%
600-699
23%
500-599
37%
400-499
26%
300-399
5%
200-299
1%
700-800
5%
600-699
22%
500-599
40%
400-499
27%
300-399
5%
200-299
1%
composite english math
30-36
5%
24-29
31%
18-23
53%
12-17
11%
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business
  2. Psychology
  3. Elementary Education
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Albuquerque, NM

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School Facts

The University of New Mexico, founded in 1889, is a public, comprehensive institution. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Dental Programs, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Nursing, and Pharmacy, and the Schools of Management and Medicine. Its 769-acre campus is located in Albuquerque.

Public/private Public
Established in 1889
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
ABA (American Bar Association)
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
ACNM (American College of Nurse Midwives)
AMA/AAMC/LCME (American Medical Association/Association of American Medical Colleges/Liaison Committee on Medical Education)
APA (American Psychological Association)
APTA (American Physical Therapy Association)
CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs)
CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs)
CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health)
CSAB (Computing Sciences Accreditation Board)
NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board)
NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences)
NASD (National Association of Schools of Dance)
NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration)
NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
NCACS (North Central Assn. of Colleges and Schools)
NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
PAB (Planning Accreditation Board)

Codes

SAT 4845
ACT 2650

Right Now

Albuquerque, NM

769-acre urban campus in Albuquerque (population: 552,804); branch campuses in Gallup, Los Alamos, Los Lunas, and Taos. Served by air, bus, and train. School operates transportation to parking lots on North Campus and South Campus, and to athletic events. Public transportation serves campus.

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

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
yes
Students may have cars on campus
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
8%
600-699
23%
500-599
37%
400-499
26%
300-399
5%
200-299
1%
700-800
5%
600-699
22%
500-599
40%
400-499
27%
300-399
5%
200-299
1%
composite english math
30-36
5%
24-29
31%
18-23
53%
12-17
11%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $20
Common application accepted no
Application deadline June 15 (priority deadline)
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record

Important

Standardized test scores

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Moderately Selective

64%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,405
Declined + 4,062
Total Received 11,467

Admissions Contact

Matthew Hulett
Director of Admissions and Recruitment Services
P: 505 277-8900
F: 505 277-6686
apply@unm.edu

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $6,049
Total $6,049

Financial Aid

Average financial aid
Not Reported

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

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

Financial Aid Officer

Brian Malone
Director of Student Financial Aid
finaid@unm.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Alpine skiing
Nordic skiing
baseball
basketball
cross-country
football
golf
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Mountain West Conference (Division I, Football I-A)
Mascot
Lobos
School colors
cherry and silver

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Athletics Right Now

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, Cross-Country, Flag Football, Golf, Miniature Golf, Racquetball, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball, Weight Lifting

Athletic Directors

Paul Krebs (men's)
Vice President For Athletics
email

Janice Ruggiero (women's)
Assistant Athletic Director/Swa
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Africana Studies
American Studies
Anthropology
Architecture
Art
Art Education
Art History
Art Studio
Asian Studies
Astrophysics
Athletic Training
Biochemistry
Biology
Biomedical Sciences
Business Administration
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Classical Studies
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Communication
Community/Regional Planning
Comparative Literature/Cultural Studies
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Construction Engineering
Construction Management
Counselor Education
Creative Writing
Criminology
Dance
Dental Hygiene
Design for Performance
Dramatic Writing
Early Childhood Multicultural Education
Earth/Planetary Science
Earth/Planetary Sciences
Economics
Economics/Philosophy
Educational Leadership
Educational Linguistics
Educational Psychology
Electrical Engineering
Elementary Education
Emergency Medical Services
Engineering
English
English/Philosophy
Environmental Design
Environmental Science
European Studies
Exercise Science
Family Studies
French
French Studies
Geography
German
German Studies
Hazardous Waste Engineering
Health
Health Education
History
Human Development/Family Relations
Human Services
Interdisciplinary Film/Digital Media
International Studies
Journalism
Landscape Architecture
Language/Literacy/Sociocultural Studies
Languages
Latin American Studies
Linguistics
Manufacturing Engineering
Mass Communication
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Media Arts
Medical Laboratory Science
Medicine/Human Values
Multicultural Teacher/Childhood Education
Music
Music Education
Nanoscience/Microsystems
Native American Studies
Nuclear Engineering
Nursing
Nutrition
Nutrition/Dietetics
Occupational Therapy
Optical Science/Engineering
Organizational Learning/Instructional Technologies
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Education/Sport/Exercise Science
Physician Assistant Studies
Physics
Physics/Astrophysics
Political Science
Portuguese
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Health
Radiologic Sciences
Religious Studies
Secondary Education
Sign Language Interpretation
Sociology
Spanish
Spanish/Portuguese
Special Education
Speech-Language Pathology
Speech/Hearing Sciences
Statistics
Technology/Training
Theatre
Theatre Arts/Dance
University Studies
Water Resources
Women's Studies

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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
  • External degree program
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors
  • Weekend College

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Other

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total students

NA%

NA%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

Not reported

Graduate

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

Not reported

undergraduatePart-time

Not reported

Student Break-down

Transfer Admissions

59%

Transfer applicants accepted

60%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

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

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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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

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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
  • Special housing
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens
Countries most often represented Mexico
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Host family program
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact


Admissions Officer
505 277-5829
goglobal@unm.edu

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