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About University of New Mexico-Main Campus

high research activitynear open admissionshealth sciences focuslarge public university

University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a public research university in Albuquerque, NM, known for its high research activity, near open admissions, and health sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 96%, UNM is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 3,509 students each year. UNM is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 920–1170, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. UNM offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $5,683 per year; the sticker price of $41,063 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of New Mexico-Main Campus acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

96%
Overall Accept Rate
2.00
Typical Admitted GPA
1045
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 920 – 1170 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of New Mexico-Main Campus

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Application Strategy
Apply specifically to the UNM Honors College when you submit your main application, since it offers smaller classes and priority registration and has its own separate application that many students overlook.
Test Score Strategy
Since UNM is test optional and your scores are below the 75th percentile, leave them off your application and let your GPA and activities carry the file instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What University of New Mexico-Main Campus actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$41k/yr$11.9k
30k-48k~$41k/yr$13.0k
48k-75k~$41k/yr$16.2k
75k-110k~$41k/yr$17.9k
110k+~$41k/yr$19.1k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

53%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$37k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
13,398
Undergrad Enrollment
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