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University of New Mexico-Main Campus
The University will engage students, faculty, and staff in its comprehensive educational, research, and service programs. UNM will provide students the values, habits of mind, knowledge, and skills that they need to be enlightened citizens, to contribute to the state and national economies, and to lead satisfying lives. Faculty, staff, and students create, apply, and disseminate new knowledge and creative works; they provide services that enhance New Mexican's quality of life and promote economic development; and they advance our understanding of the world, its peoples, and cultures. Building on its educational, research, and creative resources, the University provides services directly to the City and State, including health care, social services, policy studies, commercialization of inventions, and cultural events.
General Information
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Contact Information Albuquerque, NM 87131 www.unm.edu apply@unm.edu |
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| Degrees Offered
Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctor's Degree First-professional Degree | Type of Institution Public, 4-year or above |
| Certificates Offered Postbaccalaureate certificate Post-master's certificate | Carnegie Classification Research Universities (very high research activity) |
| Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force) Teacher certification Distance Learning opportunities Study abroad Weekend/Evening college | Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application. University of New Mexico-Main Campus FAFSA School Code |
| Credit Accepted Dual Credit Advanced placement (AP) credits | Religious Affiliation Not applicable |
| Student Population 25,817 (19,973 undergraduate) | Campus Setting City: Large |
| Undergraduate Student Age 70% under 25, 23% over 25 | Campus Housing Yes |
Admissions Information
| Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007) Click here to apply online | $20 |
| UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006 | |||
| TOTAL | MEN | WOMEN | |
| Number of applicants | 6,981 | 3,221 | 3,756 |
| Percent admitted | 73 | 72 | 75 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time | 58 | 58 | 58 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS | ||
| REQUIRED | RECOMMENDED | |
| Secondary school GPA | X | |
| Secondary school rank | X | |
| Secondary school record | X | |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | X | |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) | X | |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language) | X | |
| TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS) | ||
| STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORES | NUMBER | PERCENT |
| SAT | 713 | 20 |
| ACT | 2748 | 91 |
| TEST SCORES | 25TH PERCENTILE* | 75TH PERCENTILE** |
| SAT Critical Reading | 470 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
| ACT English | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 28 |
| * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission. | ||
Student Expenses
| UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES | |||
| DETAILED EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| Tuition and fees | |||
| In-State | $4,336 | $4,109 | $3,738 |
| Out-of-State | $14,177 | $13,438 | $12,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $856 | $816 | $792 |
| Living Arrangement | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,590 | $6,276 | $5,576 |
| Other | $3,192 | $3,040 | $2,958 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,318 | $7,252 | $7,056 |
| Other | $4,266 | $4,062 | $3,954 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other | $3,192 | $3,040 | $2,958 |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| In-State | |||
| On Campus | $14,974 | $14,241 | $13,064 |
| Off Campus | $15,776 | $16,239 | $15,540 |
| Off Campus with Family | $8,384 | $7,965 | $7,488 |
| Out-Of-State | |||
| On Campus | $24,815 | $23,570 | $21,826 |
| Off Campus | $25,617 | $25,568 | $24,302 |
| Off Campus with Family | $18,225 | $17,294 | $16,250 |
| All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. | |||
Blog
Lobo football placed on probation (KRQE Albuquerque)
Aug 20 2008
INDIANAPOLIS (KRQE) - The University of New Mexico football program has been placed on probation through 2011, and the NCAA has reduced the number of football scholarships UNM can award.
NCAA Penalizes N.M. Football For Academic Fraud (WCBS-TV New York)
Aug 20 2008
The NCAA has penalized the University of New Mexico with three years of probation for academic fraud within the football program. The school already had self-imposed some penalties, including two years of probation, after reviewing the coaches' actions
Aug 13 2008
Down New Mexico Way Well, I’ve taken a new job at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. Starting next month, I’ll be Director of Collections and Acquisitions Services. That will probably mean that I will not be making many posts here as I get ready to move. Look for more from me in September, unless of course, I have moments when I avoid packing boxes...
Aug 9 2008
Week one of Fall Camps Posted on August 9, 2008 by Jeremy First off most of this might be some old news, but since this is just for at least my amusement I am unable to post daily updates I find out. The big news is who is going to replace Shaun Carney at quarterback. Right now it looks to be between...
