B
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A-
  2. Value
    B
  3. Diversity
    A-
  4. Campus
    B-
  5. Athletics
    A
  6. Party Scene
    B
  7. Professors
    A-
  8. Location
    B
  9. Dorms
    C
  10. Campus Food
    B-
  11. Student Life
    B-
  12. Safety
    C
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University of New Mexico is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Mountain West Conference
Address
1700 Lomas Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Website
unm.edu

University of New Mexico Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
58%
SAT Range
950-1210
ACT Range
19-25
Application Fee
$20
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
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Test Scores and GPA for University of New Mexico

Cost

Net Price
$11,107/ year
National
$15,403
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $8,008/ year
  • $30-48k
    $8,458/ year
  • $49-75k
    $10,473/ year
  • $76-110k
    $12,019/ year
  • $110k+
    $16,129/ year

Academics

Professors
A-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
19:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
68%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.191 responses
51%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.192 responses
52%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.192 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management
    522 Graduates
  • Psychology
    521 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    250 Graduates
  • Biology
    246 Graduates
  • Nursing
    202 Graduates
  • Corrections and Corrections Administration
    165 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    145 Graduates
  • Spanish Language and Literature
    125 Graduates
  • Rhetoric and Composition
    109 Graduates
  • English
    102 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
16,126Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
14%
Pell Grant
39%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 112 responses
Report
  • Diverse
    29%
  • Interactive
    25%
  • Average
    24%
  • Hard working
    13%
  • Very multi-cultural and diverse.
    6%
  • Activitiies and education are connected.
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
—
Poll
53%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.232 responses
Poll
55%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.294 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 113 responses
Report
  • Everyone's a Lobo! Woof, Woof, Woof!
    54%
  • LOBO
    27%
  • Be aware of professors who care and those who dont
    5%
  • Bleh
    4%
  • Anderson school of management
    3%
  • Indifferent
    3%
  • Friendly
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$35,900/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
48%
National
48%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
84%
National
83%
73%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.124 responses
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University of New Mexico Reviews

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As a transfer student from out-of-state, I really appreciate the ease of enrolling and getting previous courses assessed for credit. Staff all over campus is nice, and the campus is beautiful! The duck pond and the library are my favorite spots on campus. The first time I walked into the quiet section, I felt like Elle Woods. Their group area is fantastic, plenty of various seating options, outlets, and dry erase boards!
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My sister attends UNM and she absolutely loves it! I would love to go to the same college but I'm striving to get a full-ride scholarship! The dorms are spacious and clean. Their academics are definitely top-notch and very challenging. The food is delicious and one of the best out of the other colleges. Many College students are doing several other majors, so you'll almost never come across someone with the same degree as you! I hope to go to the University of New Mexico!
I have really enjoyed my time here at the University of New Mexico! I am currently a first term sophomore and I plan to continue my undergraduate career here. I have met so many great people here including professors, teacher assistants, grad students and other undergraduate students just like me. I believe what makes this school unique is how friendly everyone is. The staff and students here are so outgoing and very nice. I feel very comfortable on campus. If I could start as a first time freshman all over again, I would still come to this school!