University of New Mexico application requirements

Apply by April 1. The application fee is $50. University of New Mexico requires 4 application materials, listed below.

Deadline

Application deadline: April 1.

DeadlineDate
Early Binding DecisionDecember 15
Priority (admission and merit scholarships)February 1
Late Decision (application closes)July 15

What you must submit

University of New Mexico requires the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) for this application.

Tests accepted: LSAT only — the school states it does not accept standardized tests other than the LSAT and will not waive the requirement of a reportable LSAT score (within the past 5 testing years).

Recommendation letters

2 required via CAS; up to 3 may be submitted; academic/professional letters, preferably written within the past year

Personal statement

No required topic; 2–3 pages, double-spaced, with standard font and margins

Fees and waivers

Application fee: $50.

University of New Mexico admissions numbers

Median LSAT
157
Fall 2025 entering class
Median GPA
3.56
Fall 2025 entering class
LSAT 25th–75th
154–161
Fall 2025 entering class
Acceptance rate
41.4%
Fall 2025 cycle
Est. annual tuition
$43,192
$19,474 in-state

University of New Mexico admissions data · What LSAT do you need for University of New Mexico?

Requirements verified 2026-10-20 against University of New Mexico's published application instructions. Deadlines and fees change each cycle — confirm on the school's site before you submit. Medians from ABA Standard 509 disclosures via ILRG, Fall 2025 entering class.