| UNM vs. New Mexico Tech |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#167 in National Universities #3 in New Mexico Colleges | Rankings* | #2 in Federal Region VI Universities #1 in New Mexico Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,140 New Mexico Residents $33,060 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,476 New Mexico Residents $27,247 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,860 New Mexico Residents $28,734 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$9,807 New Mexico Residents $28,835 Out-of-State |
| Less$11,962 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,776 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,020 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,205 SAT 25 ACT |
| Easier95.18% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter44.49% |
| Favorable31.19% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower27.07% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger23,124 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,622 |
| Larger17,450 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,066 |
| Larger5,674 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller556 |
| Larger3,640 | Online Student Population | Smaller138 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower55% | Graduate Rate | Higher57% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 30% |
| Lower76% | Retention Rate | Higher77% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,492) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 807) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,384) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 2,680 | Number of faculty | 179 |
| Higher$103,620 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$93,319 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.