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University of New Mexico-Main Campus

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Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a public institution in Albuquerque with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1047, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 16.7K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

53% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,792 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,478.

Established
1889
Motto
Lux Hominum Vita
Mascot
Lobo Louie Lobo Lucy
Type
Public research university
Conference
Mountain West Conference
Division
Division I

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95%Acceptance
1047SAT Avg
16,686Students
15:1Student:Faculty
53%Grad Rate
$44,792Earnings 10yr
$17,478Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of New Mexico-Main Campus Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate95.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1047

Reading & Writing
460590
Math
440570

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1926

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

95.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1047

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,115
Tuition (out-of-state)$26,450
Room & Board$11,884
Books & Supplies$1,328
Total Cost of Attendance$20,973
Average Net Price$17,478
Median Debt at Graduation$18,450
Monthly Payment (10yr)$196

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,908
$30–48K$15,609
$48–75K$18,586
$75–110K$20,679
$110K+$20,948

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$17,478

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

57.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,698

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

127

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (245)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
16,686
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
41%
Pell Grant Recipients
36%

Race & Ethnicity

White 29%
Black 3%
Hispanic 51%
Asian 4%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate52.5%
Freshman Retention72.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,150
8 Years$41,307
10 Years$44,792

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,400
Men
$50,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#242
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#141

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Lobos

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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