University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico · Public
University of New Mexico admitted 80% of 13,589 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 920–1170 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 52% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
University of New Mexico’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- June 1, 2027
The application fee is $25 ($50 for international applicants), and University of New Mexico accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check University of New Mexico’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
University of New Mexico doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.40 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $26,035 in-state and $44,370 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $7,528 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is University of New Mexico’s acceptance rate?
University of New Mexico admitted 80% of applicants: 10,866 of 13,589 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is University of New Mexico’s application deadline?
University of New Mexico’s 2026–27 deadline is June 1, 2027. It has no early round on the Common App.
What SAT score do you need for University of New Mexico?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 920 to 1170, with a median around 1030. A score at or above 1030 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is University of New Mexico’s application fee?
The application fee is $25 ($50 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and University of New Mexico accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.
Does University of New Mexico have supplemental essays?
No. University of New Mexico doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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