University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Founded in 1961, University of New Mexico School of Medicine is a Public school located in Albuquerque, NM.
The following statements briefly introduce University of New Mexico School of Medicine along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at University of New Mexico School of Medicine is 507 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 512.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at University of New Mexico School of Medicine is 3.72 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.77.
- The 2024 tuition & fees at University of New Mexico School of Medicine is $47,840 - the average medical school tuition is $61,203.
- The acceptance rate* at University of New Mexico School of Medicine is 5.38% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.97%.
- Total 429 medical school students have enrolled to University of New Mexico School of Medicine for the academic year 2023-2024.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2024 University of New Mexico School of Medicine Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition at University of New Mexico School of Medicine is $19,145 for New Mexico residents and $47,840 for out-of-state students. The 2024 tuition & fees is decreased by -5.12% compared to the previous year rate (2023). University of New Mexico School of Medicine's tuition is 21.83% lower than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and similar to the average tuition of New Mexico medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at University of New Mexico-Main Campus is $8,115 for New Mexico residents and $26,451 for out-of-state students. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $7,395 for New Mexico residents and $21,550 for out-of-state students
| New Mexico Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of New Mexico School of Medicine Tuition & Fees | $19,145 | $47,840 |
| U.S. Public Medical School Average | $39,216 | $61,203 |
| New Mexico Public Medical School Average | $19,145 | $47,840 |
| Undergraduate Program | $8,115 | $26,451 |
| Graduate Program | $7,395 | $21,550 |
4-Year MD Program Total Costs
The tuition for MD program varies by medical years depending on mandatory fees and required course works. The estimated COA (cost of attendance) for the standard four(4) years MD program at University of New Mexico School of Medicine is $201,288 for New Mexico residents and $316,072 out-of-state students based on the current tuition rate.
The COA includes the costs for tuition & fees, room & board, transportation, books & supplies, and other personal miscellaneous expenses. The following table summarizes medical school costs for four(4) years by year and cost item.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | 4 Years Estimation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | |||||
| New Mexico Residents | $21,726 | $19,432 | $20,722 | $23,222 | $85,102 |
| Out-of-State | $50,422 | $48,128 | $49,418 | $51,918 | $199,886 |
| Room & Board / transportation | $23,588 | $24,320 | $24,320 | $22,446 | $94,674 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,792 | $1,792 | $1,792 | $1,792 | $7,168 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $3,538 | $3,720 | $3,720 | $3,366 | $14,344 |
| COA | |||||
| New Mexico Residents | $50,644 | $49,264 | $50,554 | $50,826 | $201,288 |
| Out-of-State | $79,340 | $77,960 | $79,250 | $79,522 | $316,072 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at University of New Mexico School of Medicine is 507. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of University of New Mexico School of Medicine is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.72 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.77).
| 2024 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - University of New Mexico School of Medicine | 507 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| New Mexico Medical Schools | 507 |
| GPA - University of New Mexico School of Medicine | 3.72 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.77 |
| New Mexico Medical Schools | 3.72 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2024 acceptance rate at University of New Mexico School of Medicine is 5.38% where 1,729 applicants have applied to and 93 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at UNM School of Medicine is much higher (very easy to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.97%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
| Total | Residency | Gender | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 1,729 | 195 (11.3%) |
1,534 (88.7%) |
828 (47.9%) |
885 (51.2%) |
| Enrolled | 93 | 87 (93.5%) |
6 (6.5%) |
42 (45.2%) |
50 (53.8%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 5.38% | 44.52% | 0.39% | 5.08% | 5.65% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.97% | 11.88% | 1.26% | 3.93% | 4.02% |
| New Mexico Medical Schools | 5.38% | 44.51% | 0.39% | 5.08% | 5.65% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2023-2024, total 93 first-time students have enrolled in University of New Mexico School of Medicine.By residency, 93.5% of new students is New Mexico residents and 6.5% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 53.8% of enrolled students is women and 45.2% is men students.
A total of 429 students have enrolled to University of New Mexico School of Medicine. By gender, there are 171 male and 257 female students at University of New Mexico School of Medicine.
| 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 429 |
| Men Students | 171 |
| Women Students | 257 |
| First-time Students | 93 |