by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 16,209 undergraduates in 2020, UNM is a very large, public university located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UNM offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UNM can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UNM Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UNM Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", UNM does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UNM Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UNM for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, UNM does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
UNM offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
UNM has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 16,209 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 12,124 (74.8%). Part-time attendance was 4,085 (25.2%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 12,124 | 4,085 | 16,209 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UNM receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank UNM #324 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UNM by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UNM Diversity Guide.
UNM has a total of 640 student athletes, 363 men and 277 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $30,980,692 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $30,980,692 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of New Mexico - Main Campus Athletics