University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, New Mexico
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1889Large citySEVP certified
About
The University of New Mexico (UNM; Spanish: Universidad de Nuevo México) is a public research university in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. Founded in 1889 by the New Mexico Territorial Legislature, it is the state's second oldest university, the flagship university of the state, and the largest by enrollment, with 22,630 students in 2023. UNM comprises twelve colleges and schools, including a medical school and the only law school in New Mexico. It offers 215 degree and certificate programs, including 94 baccalaureate, 71 master, and 37 doctoral degree programs. The main campus spans 800 acres (320 ha) in central Albuquerque, with branch campuses in Gallup, Los Alamos, Rio Rancho, Taos, and Los Lunas.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$33,532
- Estimated total for international students
- US$47,864
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$10,383
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$24,715
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 17,244
- Graduate students
- 5,674
- International undergraduates
- 2%
- Students per teacher
- 15 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 95%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 460–600 · Maths 430–570
- ACT
- 19–26
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$50,072
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (235)
Bachelor's degrees68 subjects
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAmerican Sign LanguageAnthropologyArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyArchitectureArea StudiesAstronomy and AstrophysicsBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesCommunity Organization and AdvocacyComputer EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDanceDental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering ScienceEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental DesignEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFine and Studio ArtsFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesInternational/Globalization StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNuclear EngineeringPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSlavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologySpecial Education and TeachingStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasVisual and Performing Arts, General
Master's degrees67 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyArchitectureArea StudiesBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemical EngineeringChemistryCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesComputer EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementConstruction EngineeringDanceDental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoryInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLandscape ArchitectureLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManufacturing EngineeringMaterials SciencesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMuseology/Museum StudiesMusicNuclear EngineeringPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial and Philosophical Foundations of EducationSociologySpecial Education and TeachingStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Doctoral degrees38 subjects
AnthropologyArea StudiesBiology, GeneralChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCurriculum and InstructionEconomicsEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryLawLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMaterials SciencesMathematicsMedical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical StudiesMedicinePharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial and Philosophical Foundations of EducationSociologySpecial Education and TeachingStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)5 subjects
LawMedicinePharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Associate's degrees23 subjects
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and InspectionBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunity Organization and AdvocacyComputer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsEducation, GeneralElectromechanical Technologies/TechniciansEngineering, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsGraphic CommunicationsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHomeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, OtherLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralPhysical Sciences, GeneralPrecision Metal WorkingRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsVehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Undergraduate certificates19 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAlternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical SystemsBuilding/Construction Finishing, Management, and InspectionClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesCulinary Arts and Related ServicesEnvironmental Control Technologies/TechniciansGround TransportationHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesInternational Relations and National Security StudiesMuseology/Museum StudiesNuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/TechniciansPeace Studies and Conflict ResolutionPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSocial WorkSomatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic ServicesVehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Graduate certificates15 subjects
Architectural History, Criticism, and ConservationArchitectureBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer ScienceEducational Administration and SupervisionEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMusicPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.