About
About University of New Mexico-Main Campus
University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a public research university in Albuquerque, NM, known for its near open admissions and health sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 96%, UNM is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 3,509 students each year. UNM is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 920–1170, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. UNM offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $5,683 per year; the sticker price of $41,063 may look very different from what your family actually pays.
Admissions
University of New Mexico-Main Campus acceptance rate and admitted student profile
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Application Strategy
Strategy tips for applying to University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Financial Aid & Cost
What University of New Mexico-Main Campus actually costs your family
Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.
| Family Income | Sticker Price | Avg. Net Cost / yr |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | ~$41k/yr | $11.9k |
| 30k-48k | ~$41k/yr | $13.0k |
| 48k-75k | ~$41k/yr | $16.2k |
| 75k-110k | ~$41k/yr | $17.9k |
| 110k+ | ~$41k/yr | $19.1k |
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Outcomes & Campus
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Student Body
Student body composition
Race & Ethnicity