Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between best schools in New Mexico. By school type, there are 6 public and 2 private schools in best schools in New Mexico. By school level, all 8 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | Socorro, NM | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 2 | St. John's College | Santa Fe, NM | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 3 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus | Albuquerque, NM | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 4 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus | Las Cruces, NM | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 5 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | Portales, NM | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 6 | University of the Southwest | Hobbs, NM | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| 7 | New Mexico Highlands University | Las Vegas, NM | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 8 | Western New Mexico University | Silver City, NM | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in New Mexico is $14,029 for State residents and $19,867 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 69.29% and graduation rate is 42.00%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | $8,425 / $24,254 | 96.72% | 55% | 8:1 | 1,686 |
| 2 | St. John's College | $35,710 | 62.72% | 72% | 7:1 | 355 |
| 3 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus | $7,905 / $25,243 | 97.27% | 54% | 19:1 | 22,311 |
| 4 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus | $7,301 / $23,767 | 57.26% | 50% | 16:1 | 14,227 |
| 5 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | $6,648 / $8,688 | 32.50% | 40% | 17:1 | 5,266 |
| 6 | University of the Southwest | $16,200 | - | 9% | 17:1 | 904 |
| 7 | New Mexico Highlands University | $6,876 / $11,532 | - | 27% | 13:1 | 2,777 |
| 8 | Western New Mexico University | $6,558 / $13,541 | - | 29% | 12:1 | 2,896 |
| Average | $14,029 / $19,867 | 69.29% | 42.00% | 13.63:1 | 6,303 | |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator. We compare the schools that ranked top 10 in New Mexicoand in top 500 ranking for all colleges and universities in United States.