University of New Mexico: what international applicants need

What are University of New Mexico's application deadlines for 2026–27?

University of New Mexico has one application deadline for 2026–27: Regular Decision on June 1, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is University of New Mexico's acceptance rate?

95.2% for students who started in fall 2024: University of New Mexico admitted 11,678 of its 12,269 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does University of New Mexico require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

University of New Mexico is test-flexible for 2026–27: it accepts other exams in place of the SAT or ACT, and its testing page lists which ones.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Regular Decision deadline (June 1, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is May 1, 2027: scores on May 14, 2027, registration by April 16, 2027 (late registration April 20, 2027).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for University of New Mexico?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 430–570 in Math and 460–600 in Reading and Writing (48% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 19–26.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is University of New Mexico's application fee for international students?

University of New Mexico's application fee is $50 for international applicants: $25 more than the $25 US applicants pay.

Does University of New Mexico accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

No. University of New Mexico accepts the Common App fee waiver from US students only.

• If the fee is a real obstacle, write to the admissions office: some universities grant waivers on request.

Which English tests does University of New Mexico accept?

University of New Mexico doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does University of New Mexico require?

University of New Mexico doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does University of New Mexico require the Common App personal essay?

No. University of New Mexico doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does University of New Mexico have?

439 of University of New Mexico's 17,450 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 2.5%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does University of New Mexico cost for international students?

University of New Mexico is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $33,060 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $10,140). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $12,026. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $51,850 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source