# University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Albuquerque, NM. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/university-of-new-mexico-main-campus

University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a public college in Albuquerque, NM with 17,244 undergraduates. It admits 95% of applicants, and admitted students average 1038 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $19,966 per year ($19,896 for families earning under $30,000). 54% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $50,072 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 95% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 12,907 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 12,320 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 460–600 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 430–570 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 19–26 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $24,715 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $19,966 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $19,896 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $17,600 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $19,104 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | — (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $23,804 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 17,244 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 54% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $50,072 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $16,500 (FY2024) |

## What University of New Mexico-Main Campus considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is University of New Mexico-Main Campus's acceptance rate?**

University of New Mexico-Main Campus admits 95% of applicants, which makes it open.

**What SAT score do you need for University of New Mexico-Main Campus?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 460–600 on SAT Reading and Writing and 430–570 on SAT Math; the average total is 1038.

**What ACT score do you need for University of New Mexico-Main Campus?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–26.

**Is University of New Mexico-Main Campus test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to University of New Mexico-Main Campus?**

In Fall 2023, 12,907 students applied to University of New Mexico-Main Campus and 12,320 were admitted; 3,612 enrolled.

**Does University of New Mexico-Main Campus consider legacy status?**

No. University of New Mexico-Main Campus reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does University of New Mexico-Main Campus require an essay?**

University of New Mexico-Main Campus reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does University of New Mexico-Main Campus cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $24,715 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,966.

**What is University of New Mexico-Main Campus's graduation rate?**

54% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 187985. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology