Admission Requirements for Colleges and Universities in NM

Grade Point Average (GPA), SAT, and ACT

For most colleges and universities, there are qualifications students must meet to gain acceptance, such as meeting a certain grade point average (GPA). For those that only require a high school diploma or GED, they are considered open admissions. This means that they do not have a GPA requirement and any student can apply if they have their diploma or GED.

Take a look at what the GPA requirements are for colleges and universities in New Mexico. Please keep in mind that these GPA requirements may be different for dual-credit high school students.

Colleges and Universities with Admission Requirements

Colleges and Universities with Open Admissions (No Minimum Requirements)

The ACT and SAT College Admission Tests



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ACT College Admissions Test (ACT.org)

The ACT is a college admission test that colleges use to make admission decisions and award scholarships to incoming students. The scores for this test range from 1-36. Preparing for the test early will help students obtain more scholarships and increase their chances of being accepted to college. Visit this link to read more about the ACT test and the best ways to prepare! Visit ACT.org.
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SAT College Admissions Test (CollegeBoard.org)

The SAT test is a college admission test that colleges use to make admission decisions and award scholarships to incoming students. The scores for this test range from 400-1600. Visit this link to read more about the SAT test and the best way to prepare for the test! For more information, refer to CollegeBoard.org.
These tests are usually completed by high school students at the end of their junior year or during their senior year. Students should become aware of the testing dates ahead of time so they can study for the tests and register early.
The tests do require a fee, however, most schools offer a fee waiver for students and the SAT also offers a fee waiver for eligible students.
The ACT costs $55 without an essay section, and $70 with the essay section.
The SAT test costs $55 without the essay section, and $65 with the essay section.

For more information about fees, visit Current ACT Fees and Services, or SAT Fees.
For the ACT test, you can go to ACT.org to create an account and register for the test date you want. When you register, it will bring up testing locations nearest to you and you can choose the best location for you.

For the SAT, go to the SAT Registration Site and create an account.