University of New Mexico-Main Campus, NM
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Nonresidential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
5 Campuses
Main Campus
University of New Mexico-Main Campus Rankings
Affordability77
Selectivity31
Retention33
Graduation1
Earnings17
Diversity71
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
84%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
16%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture1%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences8%
Business, Management, Marketing15%
Communication, Journalism2%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education7%
Engineering7%
English Language and Literature6%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs11%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting3%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities5%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies2%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology11%
Social Sciences7%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into University of New Mexico-Main Campus
70%
Admission Rate
570
Median SAT Math
580
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)510–630
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)520–640
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of New Mexico-Main Campus
$8K
In-State Tuition
$23K
Out-of-State Tuition
$19K
Average Total Cost
$14K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13K | $11K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $15K | $12K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $17K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $18K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $19K | $16K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of New Mexico-Main Campus
48%
Receive Federal Loans
$13K
Median Federal Debt
48%
Repayment Rate
$195
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 51% | 61% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 8% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 7% | 6% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $11K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $37K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $25K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 41% | 36% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 48% | 41% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 55% | 46% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 64% | 54% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
74%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
26%
Withdrawal Rate
49%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 22% | 23% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 49% | 39% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 51% | 39% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 62% | 48% | 53% |
| Black | 36% | 24% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 57% | 36% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46% | 36% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 32% | 29% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 40% | 36% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 52% | 36% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 56% | 41% | 44% |
| Other race | 66% | 39% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of New Mexico-Main Campus
85%
Employment Rate
$28K
Median Salary
$15K
25 Pctl Salary
$42K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 85% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 84% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 85% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 83% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 84% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $5K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $15K | $13K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $28K | $25K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $42K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $64K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $28K | $25K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $33K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $36K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
17,321
Undergraduates
71%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
5,698
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 56% | 66% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 44% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 2% | 4% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 32% | 26% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49% | 46% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 6% | 15% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 38% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 23% | 23% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 10% | 9% | 14% |
| >$110K | 11% | 8% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of New Mexico-Main Campus, NM
Central New Mexico Community College
1 miles, SW
Carrington College-Albuquerque
2 miles, N
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque
2 miles, NE