University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Acceptance
95%
Avg SAT
1038
In-State
$10,140
Grad Rate (4yr)
37%
Retention
76%
Earnings
$44,792
AI Overview
Nestled in Albuquerque with stunning views of the Sandia Mountains, the University of New Mexico combines strong programs in architecture and natural resources conservation with a distinctly Southwestern campus culture. The highly accessible admissions (95% acceptance rate) attracts self-motivated students who thrive with independence and appreciate the blend of Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo influences that shape campus life. The architecture program uniquely emphasizes adobe and sustainable desert design, reflecting New Mexico's rich building traditions.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
In-State Tuition
$10,140
Out-of-State Tuition
$33,060
Room & Board
$12,026
Average Net Price
$15,489
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
39%
Take Federal Loans
44%
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,450
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$44,792Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$18,450Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesComputer Engineering
14 graduates
$126,356
4 yrs after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences, General
51 graduates
$112,064
4 yrs after graduation
Chemical Engineering
27 graduates
$96,810
4 yrs after graduation
Mechanical Engineering
83 graduates
$94,990
4 yrs after graduation
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
29 graduates
$90,529
4 yrs after graduation
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
412 graduates
$86,559
4 yrs after graduation
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
47 graduates
$84,858
4 yrs after graduation
Civil Engineering
36 graduates
$81,933
4 yrs after graduation
Mathematics
23 graduates
$72,979
4 yrs after graduation
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
16 graduates
$71,995
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
117+ programsAnd 105 more programs available
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