University of New Mexico-Main Campus
PublicAlbuquerque, NM
University of New Mexico-Main Campus, in Albuquerque, NM, is a public very large school, enrolling around 17,244 students. University of New Mexico-Main Campus is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 95%. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer Engineering (Engineering), where graduates report median earnings of $126,356/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Regular Decision: Jun 1, 2027
Confirm on University of New Mexico-Main Campus's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $23,149 more per year in tuition and fees (3.0x the in-state rate).
Tuition & fees are University of New Mexico-Main Campus's own published 2026-27 rates (source); other figures are from the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
University of New Mexico-Main Campus takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Western Undergraduate Exchange
Students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the Pacific territories pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. Each school sets its own requirements, often a GPA minimum, and some majors are left out.
Where do you stand against University of New Mexico-Main Campus's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of New Mexico-Main Campus weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is University of New Mexico-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
University of New Mexico-Main Campus in Albuquerque, NM admits approximately 95% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of New Mexico-Main Campus?
Admitted students at University of New Mexico-Main Campus typically score between 890–1170 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of New Mexico-Main Campus?
Admitted students at University of New Mexico-Main Campus typically score between 19–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of New Mexico-Main Campus cost?
University of New Mexico-Main Campus's total cost of attendance is reported at $21,259 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does University of New Mexico-Main Campus offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- University of New Mexico-Main Campus takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of New Mexico-Main Campus?
For 2026-27, University of New Mexico-Main Campus's tuition and required fees are $34,724 for out-of-state students and $11,575 for in-state students -- $23,149 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for University of New Mexico-Main Campus?
University of New Mexico-Main Campus's deadlines are Regular Decision Jun 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of New Mexico-Main Campus require students to live on campus?
No -- University of New Mexico-Main Campus doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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