Albuquerque, New Mexico · Public · 17,244 undergrads
University of New Mexico admitted 95% of applicants for fall 2024 (11,678 of 12,269, federal IPEDS data). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 890–1170.
The numbers
Applied
12,269
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
19–26
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
31%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$25
waivers exist
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Can I get into University of New Mexico?
95% of applicants get in
Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 890–1170 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
12,269 applied, 11,678 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
Does University of New Mexico need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked University of New Mexico's fall 2027 rule yet. University of New Mexico didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is University of New Mexico's acceptance rate?
University of New Mexico admitted 95% of applicants for fall 2024 (11,678 of 12,269, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for University of New Mexico?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 890–1170. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
