University of New Mexico-Main Campus
The University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a public university in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is part of the University of New Mexico System, along with four other campuses. The university was founded in 1880 in Albuquerque. The campus now includes over 600 acres of land about a mile east of the downtown area. Several of the university buildings on campus are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including Hodgin Hall, which was the university’s first building. Many of the buildings also feature the distinct Pueblo style of architecture that is popular in the area.
The University of New Mexico College of Nursing offers a total of seven nursing programs. The undergraduate programs include BSN, accelerated BSN, and RN to BSN programs. The school also has an Associate Degree in Nursing program. Graduate-level programs include MSN, PhD, and BSN to PhD programs. The baccalaureate and graduate programs are accredited by the CCNE, while the ADN program is accredited by the ACEN. The college of nursing helps prepare students for the NCLEX-RN exam. The 2017 graduating class had a 94.2% pass rate for the exam. The university also ranked nationally as one of the top nursing schools in the nation. In fact, they were ranked 10th nationally for providing the best value BSN programs.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students26,221 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate78% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Master's degree | 7 | 48 |
| Post-master's certificate | 2 | 0 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 1 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 2 | 4 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 196 miles radius of University of New Mexico-Main Campus
|
Career Enrichment Center
1 miles away |
|
Northern New Mexico College
70 miles away |
|
New Mexico Highlands University
86 miles away |
|
Navajo Technical University
96 miles away |
|
Adams State University
170 miles away |
|
Western New Mexico University
186 miles away |
|
Vista College
190 miles away |
|
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
194 miles away |
|
Dona Ana Community College
194 miles away |
|
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
196 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
|
Arizona State University-Tempe
offers 9 nursing programs |
|
University of Arizona
offers 8 nursing programs |
|
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
offers 4 nursing programs |
|
University of Iowa
offers 10 nursing programs |
|
University of Kansas
offers 9 nursing programs |
|
University of Missouri-Columbia
offers 9 nursing programs |
|
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
offers 7 nursing programs |
|
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
offers 5 nursing programs |
|
The University of Texas at Arlington
offers 8 nursing programs |
|
The University of Texas at Austin
offers 8 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1922 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
|
Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses ACME 06/19/1991 - Current |
|
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/28/2002 - Current |
|
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/28/2002 - Current |
|
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 02/01/2014 - Current |
|
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 02/01/2012 - Current |
Admission
67%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 930 to 1170 |
| ACT | 19 to 25 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $20 |
| Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $243/credit | |
| In State Students | $243/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $960/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $271/credit | |
| In State Students | $271/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $271/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $10,935 | $10,935 | $43,200 |
| ADN | 70 | $17,010 | $17,010 | $67,200 |
| BSN | 125 | $30,375 | $30,375 | $120,000 |
| FNP | 50 | $13,550 | $13,550 | $13,550 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 97% of University of New Mexico-Main Campus's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 39% | $4,579 |
| Other Federal Grant | 6% | $925 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 75% | $3,456 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 77% | $2,885 |
| Federal Student Loans | 33% | $5,868 |
| Private Loans | 2% | $8,682 |
$11,283
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$13,108 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$14,388 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$16,239 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$17,309 |
| Over $110,000$18,451 |
Calculate your net price
Student Population
20,354
Undergrads
5,867
Graduates
14,680
Women
11,541
Men
70%
Full-time
30%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
Hispanic |
43% |
|
White |
35% |
|
Non-resident alien |
5% |
|
Asian |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Black/African American |
2% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
Reviews (0)
If you are a current or former student of this school, please help out prospective students by sharing your experience with the school. We also welcome faculty members and staff members to leave a review and answer students questions.
Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New Mexico state board of nursing.
