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University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Find unparalleled opportunities for learning at the University of New Mexico. UNM is a public institution in Albuquerque, New Mexico with more than 215 degree and certificate programs, including 94 baccalaureate, 71 masters and 37 doctoral degrees.

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18,621
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
56%
 
Enrolled male students
44%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
73%
 
Part-time students
27%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
73%
 
Adjuncts
27%
 
Faculty Ratio
17:1
Student/teacher ratio
$6,299
In-state tuition cost
$21,716
Out-of-state tuition cost
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4-year graduation rate
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5-year graduation rate
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6-year graduation rate
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students

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Engaged Students

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Nonresident aliens: 3%
Hispanic/Latino: 48%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 2%
White, non-Hispanic: 32%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 5%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 4%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 1%

Great Teaching
Vibrant Communities
Successful Outcomes
Admission & Aid

Tuition & Cost

Tuition (in-state): $6,299
Tuition (out-of-state): $21,716
Fees: $1,576
Room & Board: $10,090

Admission

FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 520 | 75th Percentile: 640
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 510 | 75th Percentile: 630
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 19 | 75th Percentile: 25
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 18 | 75th Percentile: 25
ACT English
25th Percentile: 18 | 75th Percentile: 25

Contact University of New Mexico

Contact Admissions

admissions.unm.edu

Campus Location

The University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131

(505) 277-0111

Find UNM Online

www.unm.edu

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