WUE
WUE recipients pay 1.5 times the resident tuition rate.
Academic Criteria for Consideration:
- 2.8 cumulative GPA
OR - 18 ACT (960 SAT)
approximate value
$ 17,357
per academic year
WUE Plus
WUE Plus recipients pay the New Mexico resident tuition rate.
Academic Criteria for Consideration:
- 3.0 cumulative GPA
OR - 20 ACT (1030 SAT)
approximate value
$ 22,919
per academic year
For best consideration apply by December 1 for Fall Semester.
To maintain this scholarship students must complete 15 new credit hours with a 2.5 GPA each semester (fall and spring semesters).
This scholarship is offered in the form of a tuition waiver. The tuition waiver is renewable for four years (8 consecutive semesters, 4 consecutive semesters for transfer) provided you maintain the requirements.
How to Apply!
Simply complete your UNM admission application to be considered.
New freshmen and undergraduate transfer applicants are considered for the WUEorLUE scholarship program upon admission. No additional application is necessary. If you are selected for a scholarship, an offer will be mailed after your admission notice.
Visit UNM's Office of Admissions to learn more about the admissions process and requirements.
UNM offers a wide variety of scholarships for both New Mexico residents and non-residents, learn more about Scholarships at The University of New Mexico.