Colleges in New Mexico.
All 6 four-year colleges in New Mexico that report admissions (5 public, 1 private), with acceptance rates, SAT ranges, average price after grants and the first 2026–27 deadline. Most applied to first. Open a college to check your chances.
| College | Admitted | First deadline |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico State UniversityLas Cruces | 76% | Rolling |
| University of New MexicoAlbuquerque | 80% | RD Jun 1 |
| Eastern New Mexico UniversityPortales | 92% | – |
| New Mexico Institute of Mining and TechnologySocorro | 54% | RD Jul 26 |
| St. John's CollegeSanta Fe | 50% | ED Nov 1 |
| Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts DevelopmentSanta Fe | 100% | – |
ED = early decision, EA = early action, REA = restrictive early action, RD = regular decision. Deadlines are from Common App’s requirements grid; colleges not on the Common App show a dash. Admit rates come from each college’s Common Data Set when it publishes one, otherwise IPEDS (fall 2023). All application deadlines.
Hardest colleges to get into in New Mexico
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology admitted 54% of 1,110 applicants.
- New Mexico State University admitted 76% of 15,201 applicants.
- University of New Mexico admitted 80% of 13,589 applicants.
- Eastern New Mexico University admitted 92% of 1,727 applicants.
Easiest colleges to get into in New Mexico
- Eastern New Mexico University admitted 92% of 1,727 applicants.
- University of New Mexico admitted 80% of 13,589 applicants.
- New Mexico State University admitted 76% of 15,201 applicants.
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology admitted 54% of 1,110 applicants.
Among colleges with at least 500 applicants.
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