University of New Mexico: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Fair

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University of New Mexico is a large four-year, public school with 21,955 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1889 and is one of the 9 colleges located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at University of New Mexico.

Majors
Offered
146
University of New Mexico follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 146 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Nursing, Medical, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

University of New Mexico student retention rate is fair at 72% (above New Mexico average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
72%
Good
The graduation rate at University of New Mexico is below average - 57%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of New Mexico is decent, 17:1. Learn more on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are very high - about $25,200 a year. The additional fees at University of New Mexico not covered by tuition are nearly $1,300; this totals $26,500 a year.

Read the details about University of New Mexico additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
96%
Easy
According to recent data, 12,639 applications were submitted and 12,142 were accepted, so it is very easy to become a student at this school.

This school will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of New Mexico in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,900
Medium
University of New Mexico offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of New Mexico, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
University of New Mexico offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 2,500 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, about $4,900 a year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of New Mexico. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, University of New Mexico seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of New Mexico Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of New Mexico
1700 Lomas Blvd NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico
87106, USA
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Alternatives to University of New Mexico

New Mexico Highlands UniversityNew Mexico Highlands UniversityLas Vegas, NM
New Mexico Highlands University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $10k. Affordable on-campus housing. Approximately 2,700 students. Relatively safe campus. Focus on education, medical, and social work programs.

New Mexico Institute of Mining and TechnologyNew Mexico Institute of Mining and TechnologySocorro, NM
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $25k. Affordable on-campus housing option. About 1,700 students. Unsafe campus. Known for engineering, computer science, and chemistry programs. ACT 27 to enroll.

Brookline College AlbuquerqueBrookline College AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, NM
Brookline College Albuquerque Rating
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Great retention rate. Around 600 students. Very dangerous campus. Concentration on nursing and criminal justice programs.

St. John's College Santa FeSt. John's College Santa FeSanta Fe, NM
St. John's College Santa Fe Rating
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $36k. Moderately priced on-campus housing option. More than 500 students. Very dangerous campus. ACT 30 to enroll.

Northern New Mexico CollegeNorthern New Mexico CollegeEspanola, NM
Northern New Mexico College Rating
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $14k. On-campus housing option. Roughly 1,200 students. Generally safe campus. Offers strong business, management, and education programs.

Navajo Technical UniversityNavajo Technical UniversityCrownpoint, NM
Navajo Technical University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $2k. Affordable on-campus housing. Over 1,400 students. Generally safe campus. Places a focus on industrial technologies, education, and welding programs.

Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts DevelopmentInstitute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts DevelopmentSanta Fe, NM
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $5k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Roughly 900 students. Safe campus. Known for art, English and literature, and library and museum programs.

University of New Mexico Valencia CountyUniversity of New Mexico Valencia CountyLos Lunas, NM
University of New Mexico Valencia County Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $5k. Approximately 2,000 students. Safe campus. Focus on general studies, physics, and education programs.

Avenue Academy A Cosmetology InstituteAvenue Academy A Cosmetology InstituteAlbuquerque, NM
Avenue Academy A Cosmetology Institute Rating
About 100 students. Safe campus. Top offerings include cosmetology program.

Urban Academy of BeautyUrban Academy of BeautyRio Rancho, NM
Urban Academy of Beauty Rating
Around 100 students. Safe campus. Offers strong cosmetology program.

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Central New Mexico Community CollegeCentral New Mexico Community CollegeAlbuquerque, NM
Central New Mexico Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $8k. More than 19,100 students. Generally safe campus. Best known for offering general studies, nursing, and medical assistant programs. ROTC programs are offered.

Pima Medical Institute AlbuquerquePima Medical Institute AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, NM
Pima Medical Institute Albuquerque Rating
Associate's degrees. Over 700 students. Safe campus. Popular medical assistant, medical, and nursing programs.

Aveda Institute New MexicoAveda Institute New MexicoAlbuquerque, NM
Aveda Institute New Mexico Rating
Outstanding retention rate. Over 200 students. Safe campus.


Paul Mitchell the School AlbuquerquePaul Mitchell the School AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, NM
Paul Mitchell the School Albuquerque Rating
Great retention rate. Roughly 200 students. Safe campus. Emphasis on cosmetology program.

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic InstituteSouthwestern Indian Polytechnic InstituteAlbuquerque, NM
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Rating
Associate's degrees. Cheap on-campus housing. About 300 students. Generally safe campus. Concentration on general studies, accounting and finance, and education programs.

Southwestern College Santa FeSouthwestern College Santa FeSanta Fe, NM
Southwestern College Santa Fe Rating
Master's degrees. About 200 students. Safe campus. Best known for occupational therapy program.

Santa Fe Community CollegeSanta Fe Community CollegeSanta Fe, NM
Santa Fe Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $4k. More than 3,300 students. Safe campus. Known for nursing, management, and medical assistant programs.

Southwest Acupuncture College Santa FeSouthwest Acupuncture College Santa FeSanta Fe, NM
Southwest Acupuncture College Santa Fe Rating
Master's degrees. More than 100 students.

University of New Mexico Los AlamosUniversity of New Mexico Los AlamosLos Alamos, NM
University of New Mexico Los Alamos Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $5k. Affordable on-campus housing option. About 1,100 students. Safe campus. Emphasis on general studies, management, and business programs.

New Mexico State University GrantsNew Mexico State University GrantsGrants, NM
New Mexico State University Grants Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $4k. Around 900 students. Safe campus. Well known for their computer science, general studies, and education programs.

Luna Community CollegeLuna Community CollegeLas Vegas, NM
Luna Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $3k. Roughly 800 students. Safe campus. Best known for offering medical assistant, criminal justice, and general studies programs.

University of New Mexico TaosUniversity of New Mexico TaosRanchos de Taos, NM
University of New Mexico Taos Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $5k. Around 1,300 students. Generally safe campus. Has strong presence in physics, general studies, and nursing programs.

University of New Mexico GallupUniversity of New Mexico GallupGallup, NM
University of New Mexico Gallup Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $5k. More than 2,200 students. Safe campus. Strong general studies, management, and nursing programs.

Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community CollegeEastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community CollegeRuidoso, NM
Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $3k. Roughly 700 students. Safe campus. Emphasis on general studies, management, and business programs.

San Juan CollegeSan Juan CollegeFarmington, NM
San Juan College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $4k. Affordable on-campus housing. Approximately 5,500 students. Generally safe campus. Specializes in general studies, veterinary, and industrial technologies programs.

Mesalands Community CollegeMesalands Community CollegeTucumcari, NM
Mesalands Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $3k. Affordable on-campus housing option. About 900 students. Safe campus. Popular general studies, industrial technologies, and agriculture programs.

New Mexico State University AlamogordoNew Mexico State University AlamogordoAlamogordo, NM
New Mexico State University Alamogordo Rating
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Olympian Academy of Cosmetology Rating
Over 700 students. Safe campus. Emphasis on cosmetology program.

New Mexico Military InstituteNew Mexico Military InstituteRoswell, NM
New Mexico Military Institute Rating
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