University of New Mexico
New Mexico’s flagship institution is located a stone’s throw from the monumental Sandia Mountains in the heart of Albuquerque.
The University of New Mexico is a 600-acre oasis of knowledge, technology and everything Lobos need to thrive. Ranked among the top 2 percent of universities world-wide, here you’ll find great halls, thundering arenas and collaborative spaces to search for answers. The University represents a cross-section of cultures and backgrounds and is a place where R1 research brings solutions to challenges facing our world each day.
Home to nearly 200,000 alumni and counting – hundreds of thousands of bold personalities and perspectives set out into the world from The University of New Mexico.
The University of New Mexico is a 600-acre oasis of knowledge, technology and everything Lobos need to thrive. Ranked among the top 2 percent of universities world-wide, here you’ll find great halls, thundering arenas and collaborative spaces to search for answers. The University represents a cross-section of cultures and backgrounds and is a place where R1 research brings solutions to challenges facing our world each day.
Home to nearly 200,000 alumni and counting – hundreds of thousands of bold personalities and perspectives set out into the world from The University of New Mexico.
Accepts first-year applicationsSouthwestPublicUrbanLarge (15,000+)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Design
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Pharmacy
- Public health
- Architecture
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Veteran Fee Waiver
- Distance/online learning
Application information
First-year
Admissions Requirements for Domestic Students:
Deadline: Admissions applications are accepted year-round
Admission Requirements for International Students:
Varies by country, please visit http://international.unm.edu
Fees: $50 Application Fee
Deadline: Fall semester priority application deadline April 01; Spring semester priority application deadline September 01.
- Curriculum – You should have a) graduated (or be projected to graduate) from high school with the standard New Mexico high school curriculum, or the equivalent in another state, and b) two units of a foreign language. Students without a standard curriculum will be reviewed on an individual basis.
- Grade Point Average - A cumulative grade point average or high school equivalency exam scores is an important component of the admission decision.
Deadline: Admissions applications are accepted year-round
Admission Requirements for International Students:
Varies by country, please visit http://international.unm.edu
Fees: $50 Application Fee
Deadline: Fall semester priority application deadline April 01; Spring semester priority application deadline September 01.
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Additional information
Scholarships are competitive, merit-based and consider unweighted cumulative GPA. We have scholarships opportunities for NM Residents, students from other states, and international students. http://scholarships.unm.edu/
Visit us
Whether you live across town or across the country, participating in a campus tour is one of the best ways to experience UNM. In addition to student & family tours, we offer a variety of campus events for prospective students and group tours for schools. If your schedule doesn’t allow for a scheduled tour or you would simply like to explore on your own, try a virtual or self-guided tour. http://visit.unm.edu