University of New Mexico-Main Campus Acceptance Rate
Albuquerque, New Mexico · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 12,907
- Admitted
- 12,320
- Yield
- 29.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of New Mexico-Main Campus's acceptance rate has risen from 45.4% in 2014–15 to 95.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 12,574 to 12,907 (+3%) over that period.
Its 95.5% rate makes University of New Mexico-Main Campus more selective than about 9% of the 1,419 schools tracked here.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 29.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 12,574 | 5,706 | 45.4% | 3,132 |
| 2015–16 | 13,189 | 7,634 | 57.9% | 3,327 |
| 2016–17 | 15,582 | 9,003 | 57.8% | 3,402 |
| 2017–18 | 11,457 | 7,681 | 67% | 3,219 |
| 2018–19 | 10,582 | 7,366 | 69.6% | 2,653 |
| 2019–20 | 9,328 | 8,794 | 94.3% | 2,594 |
| 2020–21 | 10,436 | 10,054 | 96.3% | 2,790 |
| 2021–22 | 11,346 | 11,036 | 97.3% | 3,077 |
| 2022–23 | 12,639 | 12,142 | 96.1% | 3,509 |
| 2023–24 | 12,907 | 12,320 | 95.5% | 3,612 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 7,459 | 7,128 | 95.6% |
| Men | 5,448 | 5,192 | 95.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 460–590 | 64% |
| SAT Math | 440–570 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–26 | 15% |
How University of New compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of New Mexico-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
University of New Mexico-Main Campus's acceptance rate is 95.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (12,320 admitted of 12,907 applicants).
Is University of New Mexico-Main Campus test optional?
University of New Mexico-Main Campus is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of New Mexico-Main Campus?
University of New Mexico-Main Campus received 12,907 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 12,320.
What SAT score do you need for University of New Mexico-Main Campus?
Admitted students at University of New Mexico-Main Campus typically scored 460–590 on SAT Reading/Writing and 440–570 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of New Mexico-Main Campus getting harder to get into?
University of New Mexico-Main Campus has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 45.4% in 2014–15 to 95.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.unm.edu/.