by our College Data Analytics TeamIs UNM worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
UNM is ranked #1,565 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within New Mexico, it ranks #28 of 33 for value.
These UNM majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Instructional Technology | #5 of 6 |
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | #6 of 25 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #6 of 25 |
| Laboratory Technician | #8 of 13 |
| Medical Technologist | #8 of 13 |
| Pharmaceutics and Drug Design | #9 of 17 |
| Pharmacy | #9 of 17 |
| Engineering | #10 of 15 |
| Environmental Design & Architecture | #11 of 16 |
| Environmental Design | #11 of 16 |
Read the full UNM value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus is ranked #2 out of #32 in New Mexico for quality and #28 out of #33 for New Mexico value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the UNM financial aid page to be sure.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus is ranked #1,565 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, University of New Mexico-Main Campus is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at UNM costs about $16,190. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $64,761 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $21,864 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $15,489 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $16,190 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $64,761 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the UNM net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What UNM costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a UNM degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $87,456 | — | — |
| All Students | $64,761 | #1,565 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $61,956 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $87,456 | — | — |
| All Students | $64,761 | #28 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $61,956 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at UNM shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13,908 |
| $30K–$48K | $15,609 |
| $48K–$75K | $18,586 |
| $75K–$110K | $20,679 |
| Over $110K | $20,948 |
About 89% of UNM undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,854 per year. Get more details on the UNM financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the UNM net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.