Profile: University of New Mexico

Fast Facts

Location:Albuquerque
Setting:Urban
Population:878,209
Enrollment:29,056
On Campus:10%
Language:English
Calendar:Semester
Approximate:
  • Fall 08/20
  • Spring 01/14

Tuition & Payments

PLAN B: OPEN
You will pay your normal tuition/fees to your home campus.
OPEN - Host campus accepts ALL qualified applicants.

Estimated Per Semester
Costs For Room And Meals:
$4,156

More Info

Receive From Canada
N/A

Campus Diversity
44%Caucasian
3%African American
36%Hispanic
3%Asian American
6%Native American
3%International
5%Other


Campus Profile

Location. The University of New Mexico is located in Albuquerque, NM, a city of nearly 500,000. It is noted for its dry high desert climate, with warm sunny days and cool crisp nights. The campus lies nearly a mile above sea level on a plateau overlooking the Rio Grande Valley to the West and the Sandia Mountains to the East. You can drive to the following locations in a day: Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, White Sands National Monument, Santa Fe (known for its art and culture), a number of Indian Pueblos, and several snow skiing areas.

The University. Founded in 1889, The University of New Mexico grants degrees at all levels from Associate to Doctoral. The University of New Mexico is the state’s largest university with an enrollment of nearly 27,000 students. UNM’s architecture is based on the traditional New Mexico Pueblo building style, which is unique and beautiful.

Campus Location - The UNM Campus is located centrally in Albuquerque and only a few miles away from the airport.

Helpful Information - Registration occurs for incoming NSE Students after exsisting UNM Students register. Commuting is free on the city bus system, as long as you acquire the bus sticker for your ID Card.

Programs
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Anthropology: Anthropology, Evolutionary Anthropology

Architecture: Architecture, Landscape Architecture/Design

Area Studies: African Studies, American Studies, Asian/Oriental Studies, European Studies, International Studies, Latin American Studies, Native American Studies, Russian Studies

Art/Design/Fine Art: Art, Art History, Digital Arts, Media Arts, Studio Art

Athletics: Athletic Training, Exercise Science

Biological Sciences: Biology/Life Science

Business: Accounting, Business Administration, Finance and Operation Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Operations Management, Organizational Studies

Chemistry: Biochemistry, Chemistry

Communications: Communication, Electronic Media, Film, Interpersonal and Public Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication, Organizational Communication

Consumer and Family Studies: Family Studies

Criminal Justice: Criminology

Earth Sciences: Astrophysics, Earth Science, Planetary and Space Sciences

Economics: Economics

Education: Athletic Training Education, Elementary Education, Human Development

Engineering: Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering

English: Classical Studies, Comparative Literature, Creative Writing, English, Linguistics, Professional Writing

Environmental Studies: Conservation Biology, Environmental Design, Environmental Sciences, Sustainability Studies

Food Science: Nutrition

Foreign Language: French, German, Languages, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

General Studies: Classical Studies

Geography and Urban Studies: Community Development, Geography, Planning

Health and Safety Sciences: Dietetics, Exercise Science

History: History

Industrial Studies: Construction Management

Information Studies: Computer Science

Mathematics: Applied Mathematics, Computation Science, Mathematics, Pure Math, Statistics

Military Sciences: Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, Military Sciences, Naval ROTC, Naval Sciences

Performing Arts: Dance, Design/Technical, Music, Music Performance, Theater Arts/Drama

Philosophy/Religious Studies: Philosophy, Religious Studies

Physics: Astrophysics, Physics

Political Science: Political Science

Psychology: Human Development, Psychology

Sociology/Social Work: Sociology, Womens Studies

Speech Pathology and Audiology: Speech Pathology and Audiology



Closed Programs
Dental Hygiene Program, Education, Medical Technology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy and Speech and Hearing Sciences upper level courses.

Limitations
All art studio classes, beyond introductory courses may require a portfolio or audition. Architecture and Management courses, may be taken, but they must be approved by the department/faculty. Speech and Hearing Science courses are limited to introductory courses.

Notable Academic Programs
Latin American Studies, Native American Studies, Anthropology

Special Options
Honors Access: Yes
RA Exchange: Yes

Conditions
GPA and Other Academic Requirements Exchange Preferences Mid-Year Exchange Non-Native English Speakers Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Students Summer Exchange International Students (Visa Students)
Tuition/Fees
Tuition and Fees - Plan B Students
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 6/11/2012.

Purpose Amount Period Plan Status
Application Fee: $10 Year Plan B Mandatory
NSE Program Fee: $25 Year Plan B Mandatory
Housing Deposit: $250 Year Plan B Mandatory
Parking Fee: $300 Year Plan B Optional

Financial Aid
Plan B
For Plan B students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals
On-Campus Housing Per Semester Off-Campus Housing Notes About Housing
We also have privatized housing both on and off campus which is separate from UNM Housing. Please contact Lobo Village or Casa Del Rio, should you wish to live in one of those facilities.

Meal Plans Per Semester



All data in this document is the responsibility of the campus and has been provided by the campus NSE coordinator.