UNM Regular Decision Acceptance Rate

The University of New Mexico's Regular Decision acceptance rate for the application year 2024 is 79.45%, with 13,125 applicants and 10,431 admitted. This represents an increase from the 2023 acceptance rate of 78.3%, when 13,631 students applied and 10,676 were accepted. Historically, acceptance rates have fluctuated significantly—rising from just 49.1% in 2019 to a peak of 81.3% in 2022, before dipping to 54% in 2020. Overall, the trend indicates a generally improving acceptance rate over recent years, making the application process more favorable for prospective students.