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University of New Mexico-Main Campus Computer Science Programs

University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a public institution located in Albuquerque, NM. A Major City Center offers a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

University of New Mexico-Main Campus Rankings

UNM is featured in these rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#39 of 57	Region — Southwest
Overall Quality	#436 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is University of New Mexico-Main Campus?

Contact information for UNM are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1700 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131
Phone:	5052770111
Website:	www.unm.edu/
Admissions:	admissions.unm.edu/
Financial Aid:	finaid.unm.edu/

How Do I Get Into UNM?

You can apply to UNM online at: www.unm.edu/apply/

UNM is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for UNM

This is what UNM considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into UNM?

UNM maintains an acceptance rate of 95%, which means it is highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 31% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

48% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at UNM, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 460 and 600. Math scores were between 430 and 570.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 890 to 1170. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at UNM ranged between 19 and 26.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at UNM vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	5,086	4,818	95%
Women	7,146	6,823	96%

Can I Afford University of New Mexico-Main Campus?

The average net price after aid at UNM is $17,478. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,502
In-State Fees	$1,638
Out-of-State Tuition	$31,422
Out-of-State Fees	$1,638
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$10,140
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$33,060

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 21% of students at UNM receive some form of financial aid (3,548 students).

Nearly 87% of students at UNM receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,854 per student.

39% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,593.

Student Loan Debt

44% of UNM undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $2,701 per year.

University of New Mexico-Main Campus Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 6,592 students enrolled at UNM. UNM is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 16,686 undergraduate students at UNM, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of New Mexico-Main Campus undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	650
Black or African American	517
Hispanic	8,509
White	4,622
American Indian/Alaska Native	951
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	33
Two or More Races	700
Non-Resident	417

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at UNM are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
New Mexico	2,933
Texas	183
Colorado	62
California	52
Arizona	31

Additionally, approximately 2.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of New Mexico-Main Campus Graduate Student Diversity

5,795 of UNM’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at UNM, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of New Mexico-Main Campus graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	295
Black or African American	144
Hispanic	1,923
White	2,138
American Indian/Alaska Native	231
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	208
Non-Resident	706

Online Learning at University of New Mexico-Main Campus

UNM delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

8,075 undergraduate students at UNM took at least one online class — of those, 2,420 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 1,371 students took at least one online class and 1,220 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at University of New Mexico-Main Campus

These computer science programs are offered at UNM, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer and Information Sciences, General	59	18	7	84
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	—	72	—	72

Academic Programs at University of New Mexico-Main Campus

UNM offers 26 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

UNM maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.