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University of New Mexico - Los Alamos Campus SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

UNM Los Alamos is broadly accessible, with a 100% acceptance rate, but the 50% freshman retention rate makes fit and follow-through the bigger strategic questions. Because it is test-optional, use SAT or ACT prep as a readiness check and submit scores only if they clearly add strength to your record.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

University of New Mexico - Los Alamos Campus facts and stats

Quick Facts

University of New Mexico - Los Alamos Campus enrolls 349 undergraduate students in a small-town setting. UNM Los Alamos has a 50% freshman retention rate, reflecting the share of first-year students who return for their second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Location

Los Alamos, NM

Undergrad Enrollment349

Freshman Retention50%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio12:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key University of New Mexico - Los Alamos Campus application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because UNM Los Alamos is test-optional, use this timeline only if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores: take your first test by spring of junior year, then save summer and fall for retakes. With no Early Decision or Early Action deadline, choose the latest fall retake whose scores will arrive before the regular admission deadline, and do not use the March 1 financial aid priority date as your testing target unless a specific scholarship asks for scores.

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What you'll actually pay

UNM Los Alamos is a public college with in-state tuition of $1,968 and out-of-state tuition of $5,460. To be considered for financial aid, submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$1,968

Out-of-State Tuition$5,460

Room and Board$12,026

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

At UNM Los Alamos, out-of-state tuition is $5,460, while in-state tuition is $1,968. Room and board adds an estimated $12,026, so total costs can vary significantly depending on where a student lives and their housing plans. Financial aid may reduce the amount students actually pay based on family finances and eligibility.