University of New Mexico-Main Campus

    Albuquerque, NM · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    890–1170
    Median ~1030
    Acceptance rate
    95%
    Enrollment
    17,244
    ACT middle 50%
    19–26

    What the numbers say about UNM

    • The reported middle 50% spans 280 points, from 890 to 1170. A planning score near or above 1210 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 95% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 55% completion rate and $44,792 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1030 SAT scorePlan for a 1200Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $10,140
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $33,060
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $44,792
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    55%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 890 and 1170. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1210 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1170 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1030 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 890 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to UNM's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    University of Houston-DowntownHouston, TX940–111090%
    University of West GeorgiaCarrollton, GA950–114052%
    The University of Texas Permian BasinOdessa, TX910–113095%
    Shepherd UniversityShepherdstown, WV880–114097%
    University of Hawaii at HiloHilo, HI950–118061%
    Adrian CollegeAdrian, MI870–114073%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for UNM?

    University of New Mexico-Main Campus's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 890–1170, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1210 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is UNM's acceptance rate?

    University of New Mexico-Main Campus's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 95%.

    How much does it cost to attend UNM?

    In-state tuition is approximately $10,140 and out-of-state is approximately $33,060. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

    Is UNM test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check University of New Mexico-Main Campus's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

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