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University of New Mexico-Main Campus admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- SAT (middle 50%): 890-1170
- ACT (middle 50%): 19-26
University of New Mexico-Main Campus admits most applicants who clear its academic bar. If your GPA and scores are in range, your odds here are genuinely strong.
What you need to get into University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1170 or an ACT around 26 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes University of New Mexico-Main Campus a stronger bet. Below 890, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is University of New Mexico-Main Campus a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above University of New Mexico-Main Campus's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair University of New Mexico-Main Campus with schools in each tier.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into University of New Mexico-Main Campus?
University of New Mexico-Main Campus has a 95% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into University of New Mexico-Main Campus?
The middle 50% of admitted students at University of New Mexico-Main Campus scored 890-1170 on the SAT. Scoring above 1170 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 890 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
What ACT score do you need to get into University of New Mexico-Main Campus?
The middle 50% of admitted students at University of New Mexico-Main Campus scored 19-26 on the ACT. Above 26 is strong, below 19 is below the typical admit.
Is University of New Mexico-Main Campus a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above University of New Mexico-Main Campus's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.