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University of New Mexico-Main Campus admits 95% of those who apply, which makes it open to most applicants. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%. The average SAT score of admitted students is 1038 out of 1600. The midpoint ACT score is 23 out of 36.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees, students from New Mexico | $10,383 |
| Tuition and fees, students from elsewhere | $33,532 |
| Room and meals on campus | $11,993 |
| Books and supplies | $1,815 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $24,715 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $19,966 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off (for a public college, students from inside the state). It is 212% above the median net price of colleges in New Mexico on this site ($6,404). International students are normally charged the out-of-state tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
Net price by family income
| Family income a year | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | $19,896 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $17,600 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $19,104 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | not reported |
| Above $110,000 | $23,804 |
For students who received federal aid. A negative figure means grants were larger than the cost counted.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | NM median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 76% | 58% | 73% |
| Students who finish their degree (within one and a half times the normal length) | 54% | 28% | 49% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $50,072 | $44,265 | $53,132 |
| Median federal loan debt of those who finish | $16,500 | $15,428 | $19,994 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in New Mexico and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
43% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 41% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 57% women and 43% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 1 of the 20 colleges in New Mexico on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 700.
Other colleges in New Mexico of a similar size
- New Mexico State University-Main CampusLas Cruces, public
- Eastern New Mexico University-Main CampusPortales, public
- Western New Mexico UniversitySilver City, public
- New Mexico Highlands UniversityLas Vegas, public
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and TechnologySocorro, public
- Brookline College-AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, private for-profit
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of University of New Mexico-Main Campus?
University of New Mexico-Main Campus admits 95% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at University of New Mexico-Main Campus?
Published tuition and fees are $10,383 a year for students from New Mexico and $33,532 for others. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
What is the graduation rate of University of New Mexico-Main Campus?
54% of first-time, full-time students finish within one and a half times the normal length of the course.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.