#751
World rank
67.0%
Acceptance rate
1889
Established
22,346
Students
Public
Type
Scholarships
The University of New Mexico provides competitive merit scholarship opportunities for international applicants:
- International Amigo Scholarship: Highly sought-after award offering non-resident tuition reduction (valued at approximately $16,000/year) plus an annual $200 cash stipend for qualified undergraduate and graduate students.
- International Freshman Scholarships: Merit-based awards ranging from $3,000 to $8,000 per year awarded automatically upon admission evaluation.
- Graduate Assistantships: Departmental Teaching Assistantships (TA) and Research Assistantships (RA) providing tuition coverage and monthly stipends.