
Albuquerque, NM
Open Admissions
Graduation
University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a public four-year institution located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. With an enrollment of approximately 16,686 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 95%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 52%. Graduates earn a median salary of $44,792 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $17,478 per year.
Acceptance Rate
95%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
52%
Enrollment
16,686
Total students
Median Earnings
$44,792
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$8,115
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,450
Per year
Average Net Price
$17,478
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
900–1170
25th–75th percentile
ACT Score Range
19 – 26
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
900
Median
1020
75th
1170
SAT Math
25th
440
Median
500
75th
570
ACT Composite
25th
19
Median
23
75th
26
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$69,912
10-Year Earnings
$447,920
ROI Multiple
6.4×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students