What division is New Mexico?

New Mexico competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the Mountain West.

What GPA do you need for New Mexico?

The average GPA at New Mexico is 3.3. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is New Mexico?

New Mexico has an enrollment of approximately 15,203 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at New Mexico?

New Mexico has an acceptance rate of 91%.

How do I get recruited to play at New Mexico?

To get recruited at New Mexico, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against New Mexico's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

New Mexico

Albuquerque, NMFBSMountain West

HSIVisit athletics site

NCAA Division I FBS

Division

15,203

Enrollment

3.3

Avg GPA

91%

Acceptance

28%

Graduation

60%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.3+ GPA bar.

New Mexico is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the Mountain West, located in Albuquerque, NM. We map football, basketball, and track & field at New Mexico, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions. HSI designated institution.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.3

Graduation

28%

Acceptance

91%

Student:Faculty

21:1

Retention

60%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Warm

Median Earnings

$32,460

Coaching Staff965 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About New Mexico Athletics

New Mexico is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in Albuquerque, NM, competing in the Mountain West. With an enrollment of 15,203 students, New Mexico offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at New Mexico with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at New Mexico is 3.3. The school maintains a 28% graduation rate.

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