University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico is a public university in Albuquerque, NM. It ranks #533 in the US on our favorite colleges list, and admission is not selective, accessible to most, accepting 70% of applicants. It is a big institution with 14,338 full-time undergrads in attendance. its most common major is a Bachelor's in Business, which is chosen by 14% of the student body. Additional common picks include Psychology, which accounts for 12% of students, and Nursing (7%). It has acclaimed chemistry, business, medical assistant technology, international relations and art programs, all ranking first in New Mexico. Additionally, University of New Mexico is 1st in New Mexico on our best student athletes and best college athletics lists. For students not receiving aid, in-state tuition is $7,251 a year, but for students based out of state, tuition runs $21,456. Before you decide against applying due to the price, keep in mind that a substantial majority of students is awarded at least some grant or scholarship funding. 51% of University of New Mexico undergraduates graduate, ready to set foot in the job market. On average, graduates go on to make an annual salary of $28,100 a couple years after graduating. After an additional four years of work experience, the alumni's median wage grows 29.5% to $36,400; however, that is still 9.2% short of the national median. Many of you may also like to know that its students usually scored between 19 and 25 on the ACT and more than half of the students tested between 18 and 25 on the math segment of the ACT. Also, 13% of available classes are mid-sized, with 40 to 99 students. Regarding your personal finances, be aware that 39% of undergraduates are awarded Pell grants to subsidize their tuition and 82% of undergraduates acquire institutional scholarships. Regarding demographics, 15% of the student body are 22 to 24 and 2% of undergrads are from homes with an annual income of over $110k. Regarding the student experience, it offers meal plans for its students. To wind things up, two years after graduating, 84% of graduates are gainfully employed and on average, its students graduate with debts of $6,217 per year.