UNM Student Population

Total 21,953 students are enrolled in University of New Mexico-Main Campus (16,375 undergraduate and 5,578 graduate). Among them, 3,883 students are enrolled in online degree/certificate programs. 2,196 faculties are working for University of New Mexico-Main Campus and student to faculty ratio is 10.00 to 1.
  • Total Student Population: 21,953
  • Undergraduate: 16,375
  • Graduate: 5,578
  • Online Students: 3,883

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Population By Gender/Attending Status

For academic year 2022-2023, total 21,953 students enrolled into University of New Mexico-Main Campus. 16,375 enrolled in undergraduate programs and 5,578 students enrolled in graduate programs. By attending status. there are 15,071 full-time and 6,882 part-time students. By gender, 9,289 male and 12,664 female students are attending at University of New Mexico-Main Campus. Next table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
Student Population By Gender
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
TotalMaleFemale
Total21,9539,28912,664
Undergraduate16,3756,8489,527
Graduate5,5782,4413,137
Student Population By Attending Status
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
TotalFull-timePart-time
Total21,95315,0716,882
Undergraduate16,37512,0424,333
Graduate5,5783,0292,549

Population by Race/Ethnicity

Next tables summarize the students population by race/ethnicity at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
There are 6,841 White (31.16%), 613 Black/African American (2.79%), 9,978 Hispanic (45.45%), 944 Asian (4.30%), and 3,577 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
TotalMaleFemale
Total21,9539,28912,664
American Indian/Native American1,281389892
Asian944403541
Black/African American613330283
Hispanic9,9784,0285,950
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander351520
White6,8413,0023,839
Two More828343485
Un-Known370181189
Undergraduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
TotalMaleFemale
Total16,3756,8489,527
American Indian/Native American1,024315709
Asian678300378
Black/African American489263226
Hispanic8,1493,2804,869
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander281414
White4,7482,0932,655
Two More654276378
Un-Known216107109
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
TotalMaleFemale
Total5,5782,4413,137
American Indian/Native American25774183
Asian266103163
Black/African American1246757
Hispanic1,8297481,081
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander716
White2,0939091,184
Two More17467107
Un-Known1547480

Online Student Population

University of New Mexico-Main Campus offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. 3,883 students (17.69% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 8,332 students (37.95% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. Next table summarizes the online student population for University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
Distance Learning Student Population at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
TotalEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Total21,9533,8838,3329,738
Undergraduate16,3752,3967,2356,744
Graduate5,5781,4871,0972,994

Population by Student Age

The following table summarizes the students population by age at University of New Mexico-Main Campus. 7,961 students are aged 20 to 24 (36.26% of total students), 5,894 students are aged below 20 (26.85%), 603 students are aged above 50 (2.75%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
Student Population By Age at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
TotalMaleFemale
Total21,9539,28912,664
Under 18310116194
Age 18-195,5842,3323,252
Age 20-214,3311,8182,513
Age 22-243,6301,6381,992
Age 25-292,9621,3331,629
Age 30-341,768774994
Age 35-391,126462664
Age 40-491,174412762
Age 50-64530170360
Over 64733439
Age Un-Known465200265
Undergraduate Student Population By Age at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
TotalMaleFemale
Total16,3756,8489,527
Under 18310116194
Age 18-195,5822,3313,251
Age 20-214,2531,7882,465
Age 22-242,3921,1091,283
Age 25-291,288554734
Age 30-34769305464
Age 35-39498180318
Age 40-49537170367
Age 50-6424074166
Over 64412120
Age Un-Known465200265
Graduate Student Population By Age at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
TotalMaleFemale
Total5,5782,4413,137
Age 18-19211
Age 20-21783048
Age 22-241,238529709
Age 25-291,674779895
Age 30-34999469530
Age 35-39628282346
Age 40-49637242395
Age 50-6429096194
Over 64321319

Largest Schools in New Mexico

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University of New Mexico-Main Campus (UNM) is a Public, 4-years school located in Albuquerque, NM. The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,115 for New Mexico residents and $26,450 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 21,953 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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New Mexico State University-Main Campus (NMSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Las Cruces, NM. The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,147 for New Mexico residents and $25,271 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 14,268 and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
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Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus (ENMU-Portales) is a Public, 4-years school located in Portales, NM. The 2023 tuition & fees is $6,863 for New Mexico residents and $8,843 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 5,106 and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
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Western New Mexico University (Western New Mexico) is a Public, 4-years school located in Silver City, NM. The 2023 tuition & fees is $7,868 for New Mexico residents and $14,354 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 3,378 and student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).
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New Mexico Highlands University (New Mexico Highlands) is a Public, 4-years school located in Las Vegas, NM. The 2023 tuition & fees is $7,260 for New Mexico residents and $12,180 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 2,677 and student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).
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Largest Graduate Schools in New Mexico

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University of New Mexico-Main Campus (UNM) is a Public, 4-years school located in Albuquerque, NM. The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,115 for New Mexico residents and $26,450 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 21,953 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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New Mexico State University-Main Campus (NMSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Las Cruces, NM. The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,147 for New Mexico residents and $25,271 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 14,268 and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
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Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus (ENMU-Portales) is a Public, 4-years school located in Portales, NM. The 2023 tuition & fees is $6,863 for New Mexico residents and $8,843 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 5,106 and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
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New Mexico Highlands University (New Mexico Highlands) is a Public, 4-years school located in Las Vegas, NM. The 2023 tuition & fees is $7,260 for New Mexico residents and $12,180 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 2,677 and student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).
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Western New Mexico University (Western New Mexico) is a Public, 4-years school located in Silver City, NM. The 2023 tuition & fees is $7,868 for New Mexico residents and $14,354 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 3,378 and student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).
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Rivalry Schools to UNM

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California State University-Fresno (Fresno State) is a Public, 4-years school located in Fresno, CA. The 2023 tuition & fees is $6,980 for California residents and $18,860 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 23,999 and student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1 (4.76%).
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Colorado State University-Fort Collins (Colorado State University-Fort Collins) is a Public, 4-years school located in Fort Collins, CO. The 2023 tuition & fees is $12,896 for Colorado residents and $33,751 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 33,403 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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United States Air Force Academy (Air Force) is a Public, 4-years school located in USAF Academy, CO. The school has a total enrollment of 4,085 and student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1 (14.29%).
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San Diego State University (San Diego State) is a Public, 4-years school located in San Diego, CA. The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,290 for California residents and $20,170 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 37,402 and student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1 (4.00%).
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San Jose State University (San Jose State) is a Public, 4-years school located in San Jose, CA. The 2023 tuition & fees is $7,992 for California residents and $19,872 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 35,751 and student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1 (4.55%).
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Boise State University (Boise State) is a Public, 4-years school located in Boise, ID. The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,782 for Idaho residents and $26,976 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 26,115 and student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%).
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University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV) is a Public, 4-years school located in Las Vegas, NV. The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,142 for Nevada residents and $26,098 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 30,660 and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
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University of Nevada-Reno (Nevada-Reno) is a Public, 4-years school located in Reno, NV. The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,994 for Nevada residents and $25,950 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 20,945 and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
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Utah State University (Utah State) is a Public, 4-years school located in Logan, UT. The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,228 for Utah residents and $24,802 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 27,943 and student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).
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University of Wyoming (UW) is a Public, 4-years school located in Laramie, WY. The 2023 tuition & fees is $6,938 for Wyoming residents and $22,718 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 11,100 and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
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California State University-Fresno (Fresno State) is a Public, 4-years school located in Fresno, CA. The 2023 tuition & fees is $6,980 for California residents and $18,860 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 23,999 and student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1 (4.76%).
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San Diego State University (San Diego State) is a Public, 4-years school located in San Diego, CA. The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,290 for California residents and $20,170 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 37,402 and student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1 (4.00%).
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San Jose State University (San Jose State) is a Public, 4-years school located in San Jose, CA. The 2023 tuition & fees is $7,992 for California residents and $19,872 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 35,751 and student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1 (4.55%).
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Colorado State University-Fort Collins (Colorado State University-Fort Collins) is a Public, 4-years school located in Fort Collins, CO. The 2023 tuition & fees is $12,896 for Colorado residents and $33,751 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 33,403 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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United States Air Force Academy (Air Force) is a Public, 4-years school located in USAF Academy, CO. The school has a total enrollment of 4,085 and student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1 (14.29%).
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Boise State University (Boise State) is a Public, 4-years school located in Boise, ID. The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,782 for Idaho residents and $26,976 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 26,115 and student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%).
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University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV) is a Public, 4-years school located in Las Vegas, NV. The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,142 for Nevada residents and $26,098 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 30,660 and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
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University of Nevada-Reno (Nevada-Reno) is a Public, 4-years school located in Reno, NV. The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,994 for Nevada residents and $25,950 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 20,945 and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
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University of New Mexico-Main Campus (UNM) is a Public, 4-years school located in Albuquerque, NM. The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,115 for New Mexico residents and $26,450 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 21,953 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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Utah State University (Utah State) is a Public, 4-years school located in Logan, UT. The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,228 for Utah residents and $24,802 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 27,943 and student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).
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University of Wyoming (UW) is a Public, 4-years school located in Laramie, WY. The 2023 tuition & fees is $6,938 for Wyoming residents and $22,718 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 11,100 and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
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New Mexico Best Colleges

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Eastern New Mexico University-Main CampusPublic, 4-yearsPortales, NM

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