Rankings
Explore why °µÍøTV is consistently ranked among the nation's top university
A land-grant institution that excels in teaching, research and public service, °µÍøTV searches for innovation in classrooms, laboratories and throughout our communities. We deliver solutions for the future and create change.
A top-tier university and No. 1 in New Mexico
U.S. News & World Report
°µÍøTV has once again been recognized among the nation’s top institutions in the newly released 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, earning the highest overall placement among National universities in New Mexico. °µÍøTV also is ranked No. 1 National university in the Four-Corners states for social mobilty.
Among the top 6% in economic mobility
Economic Mobility Index
°µÍøTV ranks No. 79th out of more than 1,300 institutions on how well it serves its low-income students in addition to the proportion of low- and moderate-income students a school enrolls.
Graduate programs earn national distinction
U.S. News & World Report
Several graduate programs at °µÍøTV have been ranked in the top 200 among the 2024 Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News & World Report.
Ranked among the top 4% of global institutions
Center for World University Rankings
°µÍøTV in the top 4.5 percent of institutions of higher education worldwide.
Online programs among the nation’s best
U.S. News & World Report
°µÍøTV’s online campus, °µÍøTV Global, has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings, earning multiple spots on the 2024 list of online programs.
A top 100 university for Hispanics
The Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education
°µÍøTV has been recognized on the Top 100 Colleges and Universities for Hispanics list published in the 2023 issue of The Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine.
A leader in awarding degrees to Hispanics and Native Americans
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
°µÍøTV is a leading university for awarding degrees to minority students. In several disciplines, °µÍøTV ranks among the top 10 nationally for bachelor’s degrees awarded to Hispanic and Native American students.
°µÍøTV earns Carnegie recognitions
Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education
°µÍøTV's commitment to quality education and student success has been recognized by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. °µÍøTV earned the 2025 Student Access and Earnings Classification and the 2025 Institutional Classification.
°µÍøTV Chemical Engineering ranks among best for women in STEM
Washington Monthly
According to Washington Monthly’s list of America’s Best and Worst Colleges for Women in STEM, °µÍøTV ranked No. 16 for Best Chemical Engineering undergraduate program. °µÍøTV was the second-ranked public institution on the list.
°µÍøTV receives military friendly school designation
G.I. Jobs
°µÍøTV received a gold designation on the Military Friendly Schools list and a designation on the Military Spouse Friendly Schools list for 2026-27.