What University of New Mexico costs
University of New Mexico charges $10,140 a year in published tuition and fees for New Mexico residents, about $5,070 a semester, and $33,060 a year for students from other states, about $16,530 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $21,259 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $13,873 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
University of New Mexico takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, so students from other western states may pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. See the full WUE list →
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Getting into University of New Mexico
For fall 2024, University of New Mexico received 12,269 applications and admitted 11,678 students, and 3,642 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 890 and 1170.
What University of New Mexico students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at University of New Mexico (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 447 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 403 |
| Psychology | 379 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 177 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies | 154 |
| Film / Cinema / Media Studies | 103 |
| Corrections | 91 |
| Health Teacher Education | 71 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges like University of New Mexico
Large public universities with the same campus setting (big city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- University of Nevada–Reno, Reno, Nevada: 15,599 undergraduates
- Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver, Colorado: 15,002 undergraduates
- University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona: 42,537 undergraduates
- University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin: 16,758 undergraduates
- CUNY Hunter College, New York, New York: 16,289 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is University of New Mexico's acceptance rate? 95.2% for fall 2024: 11,678 of 12,269 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at University of New Mexico? $10,140 a year for in-state students and $33,060 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Is University of New Mexico part of WUE? Yes. It is on WICHE's September 2026 list of Western Undergraduate Exchange colleges. Requirements vary by college, so check with University of New Mexico about how to apply and which programs qualify.
How many students go to University of New Mexico? About 17,200 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do University of New Mexico students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 890–1170.
What is the campus setting at University of New Mexico? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a big city.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of New Mexico (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: University of New Mexico
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
