University of New Mexico-Main Campus Admission
Acceptance Rate
95.18%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
31.19%
Freshmen Enrollment
3,642
SAT Scores
1,020
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 12,269 students have applied and 11,678 students have allowed to admit to University of New Mexico-Main Campus (Acceptance rate: 95.18%). UNM's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 31.19 % where 3,642 students have finally enrolled out of 11,678 admitted students.
UNM acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New Mexico. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Mississippi and Indiana University-Indianapolis, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 67.50%).
UNM enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New Mexico. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 21.56%).
How to Apply to University of New Mexico-Main Campus
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UNM. UNM offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | admissions.unm.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.unm.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | finaid.unm.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/unm |
| Veterans Tuition | https://vrc.unm.edu/tuition-and-aid/index.html |
| Athletic | www.ncaa.org/about/resources/research/graduation-rates |
| Disability Service | arc.unm.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UNM and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of New Mexico-Main Campus is 1,020 and the average ACT score is 23. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of New Mexico-Main Campus is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,231). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of New Mexico-Main Campus | 1,020 | 23 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,231 | 26 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in New Mexico | 1,115 | 64 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of New Mexico-Main Campus, 1,758 students submitted SAT scores (48% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,020 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in New Mexico. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 460 | 520 | 600 |
| Mathematics | 430 | 500 | 570 |
| Total | 890 | 1,020 | 1,170 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of New Mexico-Main Campus, 286 students submitted ACT scores (8% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 23 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in New Mexico. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 19 | 23 | 26 |
| English | 17 | 22 | 26 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 21 | 25 |
UNM Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of New Mexico-Main Campus. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |