1700 Lomas Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM
- Rating: B
- 14,171 Students
- Public
Description
The University of New Mexico (UNM), located in Albuquerque, is the top public university in New Mexico. Known for its strong programs in medicine, engineering, and business, UNM offers extensive research opportunities and a diverse campus community. With a rich cultural heritage and a focus on innovation, UNM prepares students for success in a variety of fields.
National Merit
- National Merit Finalist Scholarship
- Resident: Approximately $15,500 per year — covers base tuition, fees, and housing per year
- Non-Resident: Approximately $24,000 per year — covers base tuition, fees, and housing per year
- *Any non-resident will receive a tuition waiver to adjust non-resident tuition to NM resident tuition rates
- Criteria: National Merit Finalist
- Renewable for up to 4 years
- Renewal criteria: Complete 15 new credit hours with a 3.3 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters).
Note: To view national merit scholarship information for the University of New Mexico, go to the following link and navigate to either:
- Freshman Resident – scroll down to “National Merit Finalist Scholarship”
- Freshman Non-Resident – scroll down to “National Merit Finalist Scholarship”
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
- Regents’ Scholarship
- Approximately $24,000 per year — covers base tuition, fees, and housing
- Criteria: Minimum 3.90 Cumulative GPA
- Renewable for 4 years
- Approximately 12 new scholarships available annually
- Presidential Scholarship
- Approximately $14,000 per year
- Criteria: Minimum 3.75 Cumulative GPA
- Renewable for 4 years
- Approximately 75 new scholarships available annually
Note: Any non-resident will receive a tuition waiver to adjust non-resident tuition to NM resident tuition rates.
Last Updated: September 2025