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University of New Mexico
#3 in Best Colleges in New Mexico
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 3,580 reviews
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    University of New Mexico Academics

    New Mexico Academic Statistics

    Academics
    B+
    Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Graduation Rate
    54%
    National
    49%
    Full-Time Retention Rate
    74%
    Part-Time Retention Rate
    49%
    Academic Calendar
    Semester
    Research Funding per Student
    $14,562
    National
    $1,524
    Non-traditional Learning
    • Evening Degree Programs
      Yes
    • Teacher Certification
      Yes
    • Distance Education
      No
    • Study Abroad
      Yes

    About the Classes

    Class Size Breakdown
    • 2-19 students
      55%
    • 20-39
      30%
    • 40-99
      12%
    • 100+
      3%
    Most Popular Majors
    • Business
      631 Graduates
    • Psychology
      531 Graduates
    • Nursing
      301 Graduates
    • Biology
      270 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      214 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
      152 Graduates
    • Rhetoric and Composition
      152 Graduates
    • English
      123 Graduates
    • Spanish Language and Literature
      120 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      111 Graduates
    96%
    of students say they attend class.106 responses

    New Mexico Professors

    Professors
    A
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    17:1
    Female Professors
    51%
    Male Professors
    49%
    Average Professor Salary
    $107,004
    Poll
    50%
    of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.106 responses
    Faculty Diversity
    • African American
      1%
    • Asian American
      9%
    • Hispanic
      14%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      5%
    • Multiracial
      1%
    • Native American
      2%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      5%
    • White
      62%
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    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    85%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.216 responses
    Poll
    71%
    of students say professors care about their students' success.216 responses
    Poll
    70%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.216 responses
    Poll
    75%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.215 responses
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