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Yes, UNM has an online school, where students can study remotely from all 50 states. It offers graduate and undergraduate degrees, with courses set on a flexible schedule in 8- or 16-week formats. There are hybrid programs with in-person requirements and fully online programs. According to the , 44% of undergraduate students at UNM take at least some courses online. 

Online degrees from UNM are valid because the school is accredited. Accredited schools have been inspected by a third-party education agency to ensure they meet the quality standards set by the U.S. Department of Education. The University of New Mexico is accredited by the, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

OnlineU only includes accredited institutions on its site.

UNM is considered a good school because it's diverse, affordable, and has a high retention rate. According to College Scorecard data, 50% of its student body is made up of Hispanic students, 30% are white, and 6% are American Indian/Alaska Native; the tuition costs are approximately $5,000 less than the midpoint for other four-year universities; and 77% of students return to UNM after their first year.  

For more insights, check out the first-hand reviews at the bottom of the page from students who have attended UNM.

UNM is known for its unique online offerings. Along with traditional four-year degrees, there are with flexible start dates, eight-week class formats, and fixed tuition rates. 

UNM also has online that train students in specialized areas including coding, real estate, and the cannabis business. These short programs are designed to increase the potential of a student's career through skill-building and professional certifications.

According to College Scorecard, the highest earning online degree is the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (, where students can expect to make a median annual salary of $74,700. This program is 100% online and includes flexible eight-week courses. 

Prospective students can also use OnlineU's Salary Score to determine a degree's potential earnings. This proprietary metric compares alumni salaries from different schools using the same degree type. On a scale of 1 to 100, UNM scores a 32 for bachelor's degrees and a 41 for master's degrees. 

The best way to know if a UNM is easy to get into is by looking at its acceptance rate. College Scorecard data shows that it has a 96% acceptance rate, which means that nearly every student who applies is accepted. 

The most important thing you can do to ensure acceptance into UNM is to turn in all of the required material.

Students applying to college at UNM must meet certain requirements before submitting their application. First, they must have at least a 2.5 GPA to be considered. Additional requirements are listed below:

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• High school and/or college transcripts, if applicable 
• A $25 application fee or a fee waiver form
• While college entrance exams scores are not required, they are still considered if submitted.