University of New Mexico
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want a large campus community. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 16,686 students.
About This School
University of New Mexico is a public institution located in Albuquerque, New Mexico with approximately 16,686 undergraduate students enrolled. University of New Mexico has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 95%. The average net price after financial aid is $17,478 per year. The graduation rate is 53%, and the typical graduate earns $43,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of New Mexico is a public research university in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. Founded in 1889 by the New Mexico Territorial Legislature, it is the state's second oldest university, a flagship university in the state, and the largest by enrollment, with 22,630 students in 2023.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: with a 95% acceptance rate and an average net price of just $17,478, UNM is genuinely accessible and affordable, making it a reasonable choice for New Mexico residents who want a large research university experience without heavy debt (median debt at graduation is a low $13,698). However, the 53% graduation rate is a real concern — more than 1 in 4 freshmen won't return after their first year, and those who do graduate are looking at median earnings of $43,900 a decade out, which is modest. Worth considering if you have a clear plan, a specific program in mind, and are committed to finishing — but students who need strong academic support structures or a more selective environment should weigh those retention numbers carefully.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (16,686 undergraduates).
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New Mexico State University
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San Juan College
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Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM · Public
Santa Fe Community College
Santa Fe, NM · Public
New Mexico Junior College
Hobbs, NM · Public
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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