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University of New Mexico-Main Campus Healthcare Programs

University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a public institution located in Albuquerque, NM. A Major City Center offers an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

University of New Mexico-Main Campus Rankings

UNM is featured in these rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #1 of 35 State — New Mexico
Overall Quality #1 of 10 State — New Mexico
Overall Quality #1 of 1 State — New Mexico
Overall Quality #1 of 12 State — New Mexico
Overall Quality #1 of 3 State — New Mexico
Overall Quality #1 of 19 State — New Mexico
Overall Quality #1 of 1 Region — Southwest
Overall Quality #1 of 2 State — New Mexico

Where Is University of New Mexico-Main Campus?

Location of University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Contact details for UNM are listed below.

Contact Details
Address: 1700 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131
Phone: 5052770111
Website: www.unm.edu/
Admissions: admissions.unm.edu/
Financial Aid: finaid.unm.edu/

How Do I Get Into UNM?

You can apply to UNM online at: www.unm.edu/apply/

UNM is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for UNM

This is what UNM looks for in applicants:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into UNM?

UNM admits 95%, which means it is highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 31% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

48% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at UNM, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 460 and 600. Math scores were between 430 and 570.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for University of New Mexico-Main Campus  ( 460 to 600 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for University of New Mexico-Main Campus  ( 430 to 570 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 890 to 1170.
SAT Total Scores for University of New Mexico-Main Campus  ( 890 to 1170 )
400
1600
ACT Composite scores for admitted students at UNM ranged between 19 and 26.

ACT Composite Scores for University of New Mexico-Main Campus  ( 19 to 26 )
1
36

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at UNM vary modestly across gender.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 5,086 4,818 95%
Women 7,146 6,823 96%

Can I Afford University of New Mexico-Main Campus?

The average net price after aid at UNM is $17,478. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $8,502
In-State Fees $1,638
Out-of-State Tuition $31,422
Out-of-State Fees $1,638
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $10,140
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $33,060

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 21% of students at UNM receive some form of financial aid (3,548 students).

Approximately 87% of students at UNM receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,854 per student.

39% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,593.

Student Loan Debt

44% of UNM undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $2,701 per year.

University of New Mexico-Main Campus Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 6,592 students enrolled at UNM. UNM is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 16,686 undergraduate students at UNM, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at UNM

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of New Mexico-Main Campus undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of UNM Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 650
Black or African American 517
Hispanic 8,509
White 4,622
American Indian/Alaska Native 951
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 33
Two or More Races 700
Non-Resident 417

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at UNM are shown below.

Top 5 Home States of UNM Students
State First-Time UG Students
New Mexico 2,933
Texas 183
Colorado 62
California 52
Arizona 31

Additionally, approximately 2.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of New Mexico-Main Campus Graduate Student Diversity

5,795 of UNM’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at UNM, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at UNM

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of New Mexico-Main Campus graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at UNM
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 295
Black or African American 144
Hispanic 1,923
White 2,138
American Indian/Alaska Native 231
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 5
Two or More Races 208
Non-Resident 706

Online Learning at University of New Mexico-Main Campus

UNM delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

8,075 undergraduate students at UNM took at least one online class — of those, 2,420 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 1,371 students took at least one online class and 1,220 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at University of New Mexico-Main Campus

The following healthcare degree programs are offered by UNM, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 403 55 2 474
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration 37 2 94
Medicine 79
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 50 22 74
Public Health 20 37 7 67
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services 22 31 53
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions 27 53
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions 40 11 51
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs 19 19
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions 18 18

Academic Programs at University of New Mexico-Main Campus

UNM offers 26 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

UNM maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Implied no
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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