Getting around
ABQ RIDE Bus System
Albuquerque city bus with routes through campus. Free rides with UNM ID on all ABQ ride routes.
UNM at a glance
17,244
undergrads
95%
of applicants admitted
76%
come back for year 2
56%
graduate
15 : 1
students per teacher
$50,072
typical pay 10 years in
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard.
What a year really costs
After grants and scholarships, by family income. Average: $19,966.
Under $30k $19,896
$30k–$48k $17,600
$48k–$75k $19,104
Over $110k $23,804
Tuition, in state
$10,383
Tuition, out of state
$33,532
Typical debt at graduation
$16,500
43% of students get a Pell Grant
Free stuff most students miss
Health & safety
Agora Crisis Center
Free 24/7 peer crisis helpline run by trained UNM student volunteers since 1970
Eat
Dining halls, quick bites and coffee on campus.
La Posada Dining Hall
Dining hall Award-winning all-you-care-to-eat residential dining hall with 10 dining stations, rotating menus, and themed nights. Recently renovated.
2700 Campus Blvd NE
La Ventana (SUB)
Dining hall Dining location in the Student Union Building accepting unlimited meal plan access
1 University of New Mexico, SUB
SUB Food Court
Dining hall Multiple food vendors including Chick-fil-A, Blake's Lotaburger, Dion's, Subway, Mandalay Express, and more
1 University of New Mexico, SUB
Chick-fil-A at SUB
Cafe Popular chicken restaurant located in the Student Union Building
Student Union Building, 1 University of New Mexico
Blake's Lotaburger at SUB
Cafe New Mexico favorite serving green chile burgers in the Student Union Building
Student Union Building, 1 University of New Mexico
Starbucks at Zimmerman Library
Cafe Campus Starbucks inside Zimmerman Library for coffee, espresso, pastries, and study fuel
1900 Roma NE
Dion's at SUB
Cafe Local Albuquerque pizza and sub shop in the Student Union Building
Student Union Building, 1 University of New Mexico Cafe
Draft & Table
Cafe Craft beverages and food in the Student Union Building, great spot for socializing
1 University of New Mexico, SUB
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Cafe Bagels, coffee, and sandwiches near the central campus
University of New Mexico
Mercado at Dane Smith Hall
Market Quick bites, snacks, and beverages conveniently located in Dane Smith Hall. Accepts meal exchange.
Dane Smith Hall, University of New Mexico Market
The Drop at Student Residence Center
Market Late-night grab-and-go food and snacks at the Student Residence Center. Accepts meal exchange.
Student Residence Center, University of New Mexico Cafe
Mandalay Express
Cafe Rotating daily menu featuring fresh sushi and Asian entrees at the Student Union Building
Student Union Building Specialty dining
The University Club
Specialty dining Upscale dining option on the UNM campus for faculty, staff, and guests
University of New Mexico Market
Mercado
Market Breakfast burritos, deli sandwiches, and grab-and-go items at the Student Union Building
Student Union BuildingWhere to live
Residence halls, apartments and help finding a place.
Alvarado Hall
Residence hall Recently renovated traditional-style residence hall with community living
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Coronado Hall
Residence hall One of the larger residence halls housing 432 students with a socially-rich community
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Laguna/DeVargas (LDV)
Residence hall Pod-style living with mix of single and double rooms sharing a bathroom, up to six per pod
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Lobo Rainforest
Residence hall Apartment-style living with full kitchen, washer/dryer, for upperclassmen and grad students
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Student Residence Center (SRC)
Residence hall Suite-style residence hall with private bedrooms, shared living areas, and on-site dining (The Drop, Mercado)
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SRC Apartments
Residence hall 12-building apartment complex with six-room, two-bath units for upperclassmen
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Redondo Village Apartments
Residence hall On-campus apartment living option in the Pueblo Revival style
University of New MexicoGet around
Shuttles, parking and accessible rides.
ABQ RIDE Bus System
Transit Albuquerque city bus with routes through campus. Free rides with UNM ID on all ABQ ride routes.
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UNM Shuttle System
Transit Free campus shuttle with multiple routes, real-time GPS tracking via PassioGo app
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Lobo Shuttle
Transit Free campus shuttle connecting main campus, north campus, and surrounding areas during the academic year
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Parking & Transportation Services
Parking Campus parking permits, commuter lots, and transportation information
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UNM Parking & Transportation
Parking Student parking permits, visitor parking, and campus transportation services
University of New MexicoMajors that pay most at UNM
Typical pay 4 years after graduating. Top 6 of 44 bachelor's majors with published pay.
Computer Engineering $126,356
Computer Science $112,064
Chemical Engineering $96,810
Mechanical Engineering $94,990
Electrical Engineering $90,529
Nursing $86,559
Source: College Scorecard, field-of-study data.
Your UNM checklist
5 things worth doing early
When you need help
5 things UNM freshmen wish they knew sooner
1 No snacks or drinks in any classroom
"Smoking, eating and drinking are prohibited in all classrooms and teaching laboratories, including seminars." And "The instructor is responsible for classroom conduct, behavior and discipline."
2 Your GPA can go past a 4.0 here
"All letter grades and WF's are calculated on a 4.33 point system." The transcript legend: "Effective Fall 2001: Cumulative GPA not to exceed 4.33." An A+ is 4.33 in the catalog grade table.
3 300-level class? Not as a freshman
"Courses numbered 300 and above are not open to lower-division students (freshmen and sophomores) except in rare instances, and then only with the approval of the college dean."
4 Online class? It can still meet in person
For Online Max courses: "A limited number of in-person meetings (not to exceed 25% of the course) may be required, but these meetings must be disclosed to students in the schedule of classes prior to registration."
5 Record the lecture — Gus makes the notes, flashcards and quiz
Gus is an AI college companion built around your actual classes. Record a lecture and it writes the notes, pulls out the key topics, builds a flashcard deck, and makes a practice quiz from what was actually said. The flashcards come back on a spaced-review schedule, so the thing you missed shows up again right before you would have forgotten it. It is free to try.
One more thing
Probation stays off your transcript
"Academic suspension is noted on the academic record. Academic probation is not recorded on the academic record."
UNM Registrar — transcript legendGraduating? Declare a year ahead
"While commencement attendance is optional, all students must declare their intent to graduate within their specific departments." And "This deadline may be up to one year before the intended graduation semester."
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