| UNM vs. Western New Mexico |
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|---|---|---|
#167 in National Universities #3 in New Mexico Colleges | Rankings* | #55 in Federal Region VI Universities #8 in New Mexico Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger 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 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,140 New Mexico Residents $33,060 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,855 New Mexico Residents $14,341 Out-of-State |
| expensive$9,860 New Mexico Residents $28,734 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$6,165 New Mexico Residents $10,937 Out-of-State |
| Less$11,962 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$14,562 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,020 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| 95.18% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 31.19% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger23,124 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,531 |
| Larger17,450 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,629 |
| Larger5,674 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller902 |
| Larger3,640 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,131 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher55% | Graduate Rate | Lower32% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 5% |
| Higher76% | Retention Rate | Lower58% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,492) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 377) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,950) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 2,680 | Number of faculty | 220 |
| Higher$103,620 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$76,593 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.