University of New Mexico SAT and ACT scores
Albuquerque, NM · public college · 16,905 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as University of New Mexico reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Accepted. University of New Mexico is on the CLT's list of colleges that accept CLT scores.
Where do you stand?
Type a score to see how it compares with the middle 50% here.
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Free practice that explains every answer. University of New Mexico accepts the CLT, a shorter test some students score better on.
Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for University of New Mexico?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to University of New Mexico scored 890 to 1170, with an average of 1038. A score at or above 1030 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for University of New Mexico?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 19 to 26. A 26 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does University of New Mexico require the SAT or ACT?
University of New Mexico reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does University of New Mexico accept the CLT?
Yes. University of New Mexico is on the CLT's list of colleges that accept CLT scores (cltexam.com, read October 29, 2026). A CLT score of about 47 to 80 matches its middle 50% range.
Colleges in New Mexico with similar scores
- New Mexico State UniversitySAT 870–1110
- Eastern New Mexico UniversitySAT 830–1060
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and TechnologySAT 1080–1310
- St. John's CollegeSAT 1290–1460
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Angelo State UniversitySAT 910–1150
- Aultman College of Nursing and Health SciencesACT 15–25
- Baptist Health Sciences UniversityACT 17–22
- Clarke UniversitySAT 900–1160
- East Texas A&M UniversitySAT 910–1150
- Faulkner UniversityACT 18–21
More about University of New Mexico
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: University of New Mexico (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026