University of New Mexico-Main Campus (UNM)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,492
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	97%
Students retention rate	68%
On-time graduation rate	54%

Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, UNM is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 97% indicates that UNM is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of New Mexico-Main Campus is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, UNM emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 68% at UNM suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

The institution has on-campus hospital
Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

97.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,905

Cost of attendance at University of New Mexico-Main Campus in 2022 for students from New Mexico.

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New Mexico's average	$6,451
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,243

Cost of attendance at University of New Mexico-Main Campus in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Mexico's average	$14,455
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at University of New Mexico-Main Campus received on average $7,531 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,531

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,117	42%	$5,028	$5,616,482
Other Federal Grant	1,142	43%	$5,267	$6,014,386
State Grant/Scholarships	1,597	60%	$3,026	$4,832,797
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2,225	83%	$3,980	$8,854,546
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,616	98%	$7,531	$19,701,729

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of New Mexico-Main Campus students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of New Mexico-Main Campus students is 53.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 56.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 49.3%.

53.6%

asian 68.7% 103 students
African American 37.7% 23 students
white 57.8% 614 students
unknown 57.1% 12 students
hispanic 51.5% 871 students
International Students 65.4% 34 students
Mixed Race 45.5% 56 students

Sport Conferences

Football Mountain West Conference
Baseball Mountain West Conference
Basketball Mountain West Conference
Track and Cross Country Mountain West Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of New Mexico-Main Campus offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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