Most Selective Colleges in New Mexico
Ranked by acceptance rate (4 colleges with at least 500 undergraduates). Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.
| # | College | Acceptance rate | Net price | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Socorro, NM · Public | 44% | $9,873 | $76,489 |
| 2 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM · Public | 89% | $8,889 | $39,067 |
| 3 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, NM · Public | 92% | $4,904 | $38,550 |
| 4 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM · Public | 95% | $15,489 | $44,792 |