96%
Acceptance Rate
$8,836
Avg Cost (In-State)
$24,796
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
52%
Graduation Rate
24,960
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
June 15
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
0
Letters of Rec
0
Application Fee
$25
Interview
Not required
Essays: No essay required for admission; optional personal statement may be submitted
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$32,960
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$39,067
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $82,216 | $86,559 | 513 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $45,215 | $62,431 | 503 |
| Psychology, General. | $31,466 | $46,693 | 374 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $31,428 | $47,770 | 164 |
| Biology, General. | $30,065 | $51,987 | 148 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $41,304 | $50,231 | 129 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | $33,999 | $56,244 | 122 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $38,370 | $52,311 | 117 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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NM Opportunity Scholarship (Free College)
~$22k valueNew Mexico covers 100% of tuition + fees at any NM public 2- or 4-year college for ALL residents, regardless of income.
Who it helps: Every New Mexico resident attending a NM public 2- or 4-year college.
How to use: File FAFSA. NM HED applies the award automatically through the institution.
Source ↗Early Action priority deadlines unlock the biggest merit pools
~$15k valueAt many public universities, applying by the EA deadline (Nov 1) instead of regular (Feb 1) decides whether you're considered for the top merit awards.
Who it helps: Students with their applications ready by November of senior year, especially those targeting merit-rich publics.
How to use: List each target school's EA deadline (commonly Nov 1, sometimes Oct 15 or Dec 1). Submit complete applications + test scores by then. Confirm merit-scholarship deadlines separately — some require a different priority date or supplemental essay.
Source ↗File FAFSA the day it opens
~$5k valueMost schools award state and institutional aid first-come-first-served from a fixed pool. Filing FAFSA in October beats filing in February by thousands.
Who it helps: Every student applying for need-based aid, but especially families relying on state grants or institutional aid.
How to use: Set a calendar reminder for the FAFSA opening date (currently Oct 1 most years; Dec 1 in the 2024-25 transition year). Use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to auto-fill tax info. Submit even if you have to estimate; corrections are easy.
Source ↗CSS Profile is required by 200+ private schools — separate from FAFSA
Most selective private colleges use the CSS Profile in addition to FAFSA. It costs $25 + $16/school and reaches deeper into family finances than FAFSA does.
Who it helps: Any student applying to a private 4-year with significant institutional aid needs.
How to use: Check the CSS Profile school list for each of your target colleges. Open the app at cssprofile.collegeboard.org as soon as it opens (early Oct). Submit ahead of each school's earliest priority date — often before the FAFSA deadline.
Source ↗Scholarships
Scholarships you may qualify for.
UNM Amigo Scholarship
Non-resident tuition waiver (saves ~$15,000-$20,000/year) for academically strong out-of-state students
universityNon-resident incoming freshmen with strong academic record (GPA 3.5+, competitive standardized test); reduces non-resident tuition to in-state level; renewable for up to 4 years with GPA maintenance.
Deadline: February 1
Learn more ↗UNM Regents' Scholarship
Full tuition + fees + housing stipend + $1,000 book allowance; ~$25,000/year package
universityMost competitive UNM merit award; incoming freshmen with exceptional academic record + leadership + service; separate application required; ~20-25 awards/year; interview required.
Deadline: December 1
Learn more ↗UNM Presidential Scholarship
Full tuition + fees + book stipend; competitive named award
universityIncoming freshmen with strong GPA + test scores who demonstrate leadership; separate application required after admission; alternate to Regents'.
Deadline: December 1
Learn more ↗NMSU Crimson Scholars Award
$4,000-$10,000/year for top incoming freshmen
universityTop-tier incoming freshmen by GPA and test scores; renewable 4 years with GPA maintenance; automatic consideration via admission application.
Deadline: February 1 (priority)
Learn more ↗U New Mexico Presidential Scholarship
Up to full tuition
universityTop UNM freshmen with 28+ ACT/1310+ SAT + 3.5 GPA. Automatic for in-state.
Deadline: December 1
Learn more ↗NMSU Excellence Scholarship
$1,000-$4,000/year for incoming freshmen with strong academic record
universityMid-tier merit award for incoming freshmen; automatic consideration via admission application.
Deadline: February 1 (priority)
Learn more ↗NM Bridge to Success
Tuition + fees for NM CC students
stateNM HS grads enrolling in NM community colleges immediately after HS.
Deadline: FAFSA + school
Learn more ↗NM Lottery Success Scholarship
Covers tuition at NM publics (after Opportunity)
stateNM residents who complete a NM HS, attended for 4+ semesters with 2.5+ GPA, then enroll in NM public college immediately.
Deadline: FAFSA
Learn more ↗University of New Mexico Presidential Scholarship
Up to full tuition + fees + stipend
universityTop UNM incoming freshmen via competitive process.
Deadline: January 15
Learn more ↗Round-by-round
Acceptance rates by application round.
The single overall 96% rate hides a 2–4x gap between ED and RD at most selective schools. Class of 2027 cycle.
Regular Decision
95.18%
acceptance
Bulk-imported from College Scorecard (admission_rate.overall). Deadline/notification dates are typical RD defaults; revise as needed.
Source ↗Class profile
Who actually goes here.
From the most recent Common Data Set and IPEDS.
38.0%
% Pell-eligible
Federal Pell grant recipients
38.0%
% first-generation
First in family to attend college
81.0%
% in-state
Residents of the college's home state
56.0%
% URM
Black, Hispanic/Latino, Native combined
49.0%
Yield rate
Share of admitted students who enroll
78.0%
1st-to-2nd year retention
Freshmen who return as sophomores
53.0%
6-year grad rate
Graduate within 150% normal time
Demonstrated interest
Not considered
Visits, info sessions and opening emails don't move the needle here.
Peer colleges
Similar colleges to consider.
Similar selectivity
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
96.2% acceptance
Both admit around 96% of applicants, with 25k undergrads and a u campus — a close selectivity match.
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
96.4% acceptance
Both admit around 96% of applicants, with 19k undergrads and a u campus — a close selectivity match.
University of Mississippi
University, MS
96.6% acceptance
Both admit around 97% of applicants, with 21k undergrads and a c campus — a close selectivity match.
Cheaper alternatives
Georgia State University-Perimeter College
Atlanta, GA
90.8% acceptance
Similar selectivity (91% vs 96%) but out-of-state cost runs $10k — meaningfully less than $25k.
Austin Community College
Austin, TX
100% acceptance
Similar selectivity (100% vs 96%) but out-of-state cost runs $11k — meaningfully less than $25k.
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
99.1% acceptance
Similar selectivity (99% vs 96%) but out-of-state cost runs $12k — meaningfully less than $25k.
Reaches above this college
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
11.6% acceptance
Same u setting in the West, but more selective (12% vs 96%) — a stretch target if University of New Mexico is already on your list.
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
11% acceptance
Same u setting in the West, but more selective (11% vs 96%) — a stretch target if University of New Mexico is already on your list.
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
9.8% acceptance
Same u setting in the West, but more selective (10% vs 96%) — a stretch target if University of New Mexico is already on your list.
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