More than 1,200 nursing students are currently enrolled in our programs.
In our recent incoming class, 71% of students identify as members of underrepresented groups and 33% are first-generation college students.
92% of recent UNM nursing graduates stay in New Mexico to serve our state. Based on UNM College of Nursing graduates from 2023–24.
469 nursing students graduated across all programs from Summer 2024–Spring 2025.
The University of New Mexico College of Nursing has the No. 1 Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in New Mexico, with programs that consistently rank among some of the best in the country according to U.S. News & World Report.
No. 1 BSN program in New Mexico, top 17% nationwide (No. 118 out of 686 nursing schools)
We awarded over $1,226,100+ in scholarships during academic year 2023-2024.
83% of our students receive some form of financial aid – including loans, grants, scholarships, work-study or teaching assistant positions.
How do our graduates perform on national certification and licensure examinations?
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