HighSchoolOS Best Colleges in New Mexico
The strongest colleges and universities in New Mexico, ranked by graduation rate and selectivity, with verified acceptance rates, net price, and test scores for this admissions cycle.
Explore this ranking interactively| # | School | Location | Acceptance | SAT avg | Net price | Grad rate | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | Socorro, NM | 44% | 1,207 | $9,873 | 57% | 995 |
| 2 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus | Las Cruces, NM | 89% | 1,011 | $8,889 | 55% | 11,946 |
| 3 | St. John's College | Santa Fe, NM | 53% | 1,426 | $26,674 | 55% | 368 |
| 4 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus | Albuquerque, NM | 95% | 1,038 | $15,489 | 55% | 17,244 |
Acceptance rate, net price (average cost after aid), and graduation rate are from the most recent federal data; test ranges and deadlines are verified against each school for the 2025-2026 cycle. Click any school for its full profile, deadlines, and supplemental essay prompts.