University of New Mexico-Main Campus
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University of New Mexico-Main Campus: international tuition 11,700 USD per year, one-year total cost 29,142 USD, acceptance rate 95.2%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 68, Duolingo 95.
UNM offers merit scholarships for international students (Amigo, Leadership), considered automatically with the admission application. Need-based aid and need-blind policy for international students are not clearly stated.
Getting in. The school admits 95.2% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 460–600, Math 430–570, ACT 19–26. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 68+ or Duolingo 95+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 29,142 USD. Take off 27,000 USD a year from 1 scholarship confirmed for international students, and about 2,142 USD is left. For the I-20, the school needs proof of 29,142 USD.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/3. You apply through International Undergraduate Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of New Mexico-Main Campus?
International tuition is 11,700 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 29,142 USD.
Does University of New Mexico-Main Campus offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. UNM offers merit scholarships for international students (Amigo, Leadership), considered automatically with the admission application. Need-based aid and need-blind policy for international students are not clearly stated.
What English scores does University of New Mexico-Main Campus require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 68, Duolingo 95.
What is the acceptance rate at University of New Mexico-Main Campus?
The acceptance rate is 95.2%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Country or region-specific scholarships
Beca MexicoIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page17,957 USD/year≈ ₫468M
Beca Mexico is limited to Mexican citizens, which is a nationality restriction rather than an exclusion of international students; Mexican citizens are themselves international students, so 'No' is not supported.
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
This is the Tuition & Fees amount with the International Amigo Scholarship at 15 credit hours.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesThe page says all undergraduate applicants are automatically considered with no extra application, and it sits in the section for international students.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNo page says whether admissions decisions for international students consider ability to pay, so this is unclear.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearOnly the College of Arts & Sciences page mentions a UNM State Aid application for international students; there is no university-wide rule on CSS Profile or a separate aid form, so it is unclear.
Scholarships at this school
International Amigo ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page27,000 USD/year≈ ₫704M
This scholarship is specifically for international students on non-immigrant visas, so Vietnamese students qualify if they meet the GPA/test criteria.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Priority: Fall admission March 15; Spring admission May 1
Beca MexicoIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Beca Mexico is limited to Mexican citizens, which is a nationality restriction rather than an exclusion of international students; Mexican citizens are themselves international students, so 'No' is not supported.
Leadership ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The excerpt lists only the Leadership Scholarship's value and GPA requirement and does not explicitly mention international students.
Deadline: Priority: Fall admission March 15; Spring admission May 1
Admission requirements
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Application requirements
- Proof of fundsRequired
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DeadlinesFall 2027
- Priority application deadline, Fall 2027 (ROLLING)Applicationin137days
- Priority application deadline - Fall (August 2027)Application+137 days
- Final application deadline - Fall (August 2027)Application+198 days
- Required documents deadline - Fall (August 2027)Documents+229 days
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Credit for exams
An AP score of 3 or higher may earn UNM college credit.
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AP credit by subject
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
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