University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, New Mexico · Public, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$15,489
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
54.7%
Admission rate
95%
Undergrad size
17,244
In-state tuition
$10,140
Out-of-state tuition
$33,060
Cost of attendance
$21,259
Median earnings (10y)
$44,792
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,038
- ACT midpoint
- 23
- Retention
- 76.2%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
23 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (26%), humanities & arts (21%), health (19%).
- STEM17%
- Health19%
- Business14%
- Humanities & arts21%
- Social sciences26%
- Trades & services3%
- Health professions19.1%~3,287 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business14.0%~2,412 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology11.9%~2,045 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~1,247 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education5.9%~1,026 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~1,021 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences5.7%~983 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering5.2%~890 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts5.0%~854 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English3.1%~540 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~491 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Architecture2.4%~410 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science1.8%~314 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~297 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~253 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~195 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.1%~190 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~178 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication1.0%~178 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.7%~124 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~119 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~109 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~86 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 901 | $37,077 | $17,916 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 832 | $71,723 | $25,271 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 774 | $26,770 | $20,475 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 608 | $68,774 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 390 | $25,544 | $19,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 322 | $27,990 | $23,125 |
| Medicine. | First professional | 203 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 195 | $33,445 | $21,812 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 180 | $31,091 | $16,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 178 | $30,884 | $14,250 |
| Law. | First professional | 178 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 174 | $29,067 | $18,499 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 160 | $22,860 | $15,851 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 154 | $60,481 | $17,014 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 152 | $31,260 | $14,363 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 130 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 127 | $66,115 | $22,919 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 119 | $24,542 | $20,500 |
| Architecture. | Bachelor's | 118 | $32,262 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Master's | 117 | $69,641 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 117 | $99,409 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 114 | $24,310 | $15,064 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 113 | $27,770 | $15,187 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 101 | $18,295 | $22,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 95 | $49,483 | $22,294 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 89 | $58,379 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 86 | $19,879 | $20,345 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 80 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 78 | $27,677 | $18,450 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 78 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master's | 76 | $97,169 | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 76 | $30,251 | $23,141 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Bachelor's | 76 | $48,521 | $20,378 |
| Public Health. | Master's | 76 | $63,848 | — |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 74 | $69,148 | $20,187 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Bachelor's | 74 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 65 | — | $25,000 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 65 | $55,370 | $20,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 63 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 63 | $21,972 | $23,814 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of New Mexico-Main Campus
University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a very large institution located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 17,244 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of New Mexico-Main Campus — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $15,489 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $10,140 for in-state students and $33,060 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $21,259 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 54.7%, a above-average completion outcome. 76.2% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $44,792 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of New Mexico-Main Campus confers degrees and certificates across 23 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (26% of credentials), humanities & arts (21% of credentials), health (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of New Mexico-Main Campus accepts 95% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,038. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 23.
Location & campus
Set in Albuquerque, New Mexico (city), University of New Mexico-Main Campus draws students from across New Mexico and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Q.How much does University of New Mexico-Main Campus cost?
The average net price at University of New Mexico-Main Campus is $15,489 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $21,259.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of New Mexico-Main Campus?
University of New Mexico-Main Campus has a 6-year graduation rate of 54.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of New Mexico-Main Campus?
University of New Mexico-Main Campus admits 95% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do University of New Mexico-Main Campus graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of New Mexico-Main Campus graduate earns $44,792 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of New Mexico-Main Campus?
Published tuition is $10,140 in-state and $33,060 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of New Mexico-Main Campus located?
University of New Mexico-Main Campus is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico (ZIP 87131).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of New Mexico-Main Campus at their official website.