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University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Albuquerque, NM🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, this public university enrolls about 22,000 students and has a 95% acceptance rate. The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 890–1170 on the SAT. Health professions, business, and psychology are the most popular degree areas. The 55% six-year graduation rate and 76% first-year retention rate are notable considerations for prospective students.

Acceptance rate
95.2%
Enrollment
21,953
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
55%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
890 – 1170
ACT (composite)
19 – 26
GPA
3.04 – 3.81

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$11,938
family income
$30–48k
$13,045
family income
$48–75k
$16,196
family income
$75–110k
$17,906
family income
$110k+
$19,053
family income
39% receive Pell grants
44% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields University of New Mexico-Main Campus graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Health Professions
19.1%
Business & Marketing
14.0%
Psychology
11.9%
Biology
7.2%
Education
6.0%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$44,792
Earnings (6 yr)
$37,150
Completion
55%
Retention
76%
Median debt
$18,450

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of New Mexico-Main Campus?

University of New Mexico-Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 95.2%, making it relatively accessible.

What GPA do you need to get into University of New Mexico-Main Campus?

Admitted students at University of New Mexico-Main Campus typically have a GPA between 3.04 and 3.81 (25th–75th percentile). Use UniversityOdds to see how your exact GPA, SAT, and ACT compare.

What SAT score do you need for University of New Mexico-Main Campus?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 890 and 1170 on the SAT. The ACT range is 19–26.

How much does University of New Mexico-Main Campus actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $11,938 per year, rising to $19,053 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.