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University of New Mexico - Main Campus

915 Camino De Salud, Albuquerque, NM 87131

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University of New Mexico - Main Campus School Description

With more than 200 top-quality academic degree programs, there's no career, no future --- no life --- you can't reach when you begin at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. A leading research university, with renowned faculty and exceptional facilities for learning and exploring, UNM is also one of the best educational values
in the country.

The University will engage students, faculty, and staff in its comprehensive educational, research, and service programs. UNM will provide students the values, habits of mind, knowledge, and skills that they need to be enlightened citizens, to contribute to the state and
national economies, and to lead satisfying lives. Faculty, staff, and students create, apply, and disseminate new knowledge and creative works; they provide services that enhance New Mexicans' quality of life and promote economic development; and they advance our understanding of the
world, its peoples, and cultures. Building on its educational, research, and creative resources, the University provides services directly to the City and State, including health care, social services, policy studies, commercialization of inventions, and cultural events.

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University of New Mexico - Main Campus

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

The University of New Mexico (UNM) is a public university in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. It was founded in 1889. It offers multiple bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degree programs in all areas of the arts, sciences, and engineering. Its Albuquerque campus currently spreads over 600 acres (2.4 km²), and there are branch campuses in Gallup, Los Alamos, Taos, and in Valencia County.

Campus

The main campus is located in central Albuquerque between Central Avenue on the south, Girard Boulevard on the east, Lomas Boulevard on the north, and University Boulevard on the west. The North Campus, which includes the medical and law schools, is located on the north side of Lomas. The South campus is centered around the intersection of University Boulevard and Avenida César Chavez and includes most of UNM's athletic facilities.

The UNM campus is noted for its unique Pueblo Revival architectural style, introduced when the university's third president, William G. Tight, plastered over the Victorian-style Hodgin Hall to create a monument to Pueblo Indian culture. Vilified for his primitivism, Tight soon found himself removed from office. History would eventually vindicate him, however, as his vision found new life under the regime of university architect John Gaw Meem. Meem, a famed Santa Fe architect, designed many university buildings in the pueblo style, including Zimmerman Library and Scholes Hall, and is credited with imbuing the campus with its distinctive Southwestern feel.

In recent years, UNM has undergone a comprehensive overhaul of many of its main campus buildings, including a $5.8 million renovation of the historic Communication and Journalism building. In addition to its remodeling efforts, UNM has added several new buildings to the campus such as the $42 million Centennial Engineering Center and a 108,000-square-foot Architecture and Planning building.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Lobos
Nickname:
UNM

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
18,725
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
98%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$14,942
Students Receiving Aid:
96%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$20 20
Selectivity:
Selective
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University of New Mexico - Main Campus Degree Programs

Associates Degree Programs

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Bachelors Degree Programs

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Masters Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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University of New Mexico - Main Campus Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 98%
Part-Time 2%
Men vs. Women
Women 58%
Men 42%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 50%
Hispanic 31%
Other 14%
Asian 3%
African-American 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 90%
Out-of-State 10%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
New Mexico 90%
Texas 1%
Colorado 1%
Arizona 0%
California 0%
Percent of Students International: 3%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 10%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Mountain West Conference)
Basketball (Mountain West Conference)
Baseball (Mountain West Conference)
Track (Mountain West Conference)

University of New Mexico - Main Campus Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 4,571 $ 14,942  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 3,640 $ 14,012  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 931 $ 931  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,756 22%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 2,145 69%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 1,456 60%  
Student Loans:
 $ 3,593 22%  
Any Aid:
   96%  

University of New Mexico - Main Campus Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 71% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 22%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 470, Math: 460
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 600, Math: 600
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 91%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 19, Verbal: 19, Math: 18
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 25, Verbal: 25, Math: 24

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $20.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on University of New Mexico - Main Campus

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Dwayne W
Dwayne W

Question: The African American population in Albuquerque, New Mexico?

Im transferring to the University of New Mexico in the Spring. I was just wondering if there was a small, medium or large poplation, of black people in the city of Albuquerque or in New Mexico in general? Thank you
19 months ago
Steve in NC
Steve...

Best Answer

The overall percentage of African Americans in Albuquerque and New Mexico in general is rather small. However, as an alumni of the University of New Mexico, I know first hand that the University is a very racially diverse university and would be a great place to get an education. New Mexico, because of it's high Hispanic and Native American populations, is one of the most racially diverse states in the US and also, in my opinion, one of the least racist. Good luck at UNM. Go Lobos!!!
aretwo_d2
aretwo_d2

Question: What are the best colleges and universities in New Mexico?

in particular: University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, or that one in Socorro cmon ppl, give details, like what makes it so good? (and wtf is st. johns?)
34 months ago
neniaf
neniaf

Best Answer

The University of New Mexico is clearly the best, followed by New Mexico State University. There don't seem to be any others that anyone outside of New Mexico would have heard of, so your choices are limited.
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06`

Question: Where can I sell text books that the university book store won't buy back in Albuquerque New Mexico?

38 months ago
jadeeyedgirl
jadee...

Best Answer

Amazon will usually let you sell used books, as well as eBay.

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