More selective than 20% of New Mexico colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
64% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 15% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose UNM over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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UNM SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, UNM is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 460 | 600 |
| SAT math | 430 | 570 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 890 | 1170 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
UNM admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 95% | 460–600 | 430–570 | 19–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 95% | 460–590 | 440–570 | 19–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is UNM compared with other New Mexico colleges?
UNM has the 5th-lowest acceptance rate of 6 New Mexico colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | 44% | 57% | $9,873 |
| 2 | St. John's College | 53% | 55% | $26,674 |
| 3 | New Mexico State University | 89% | 55% | $8,889 |
| 4 | Eastern New Mexico University | 92% | 45% | $4,904 |
| 5 | University of New Mexico | 95% | 55% | $15,489 |
| 6 | Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development | 97% | 15% | $12,570 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New Mexico colleges →
Who enrolls at UNM
College Scorecard; IPEDS
UNM admissions questions
What is the UNM acceptance rate?
University of New Mexico accepts 95% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 12,320 of 12,907 applicants were admitted.
Does UNM require the SAT or ACT?
University of New Mexico considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 64% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 15% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for UNM?
The middle 50% of University of New Mexico enrolled first-year students scored 890–1170 on the SAT and 19–26 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at UNM?
29% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (3,612 of 12,320).
Is UNM getting harder to get into?
University of New Mexico accepted 95% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 95% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of New Mexico overview