University of New Mexico
RecognizedAlbuquerque, New Mexico
NCAA D1 · Mountain West
23.1k students95% accepted$6.3k net price
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Best Men's Basketball colleges in New Mexico
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New Mexico State University
RecognizedLas Cruces, New Mexico
NCAA D1 · Conference USA
15.4k students89% accepted$10.7k net price
Western New Mexico University
Somewhat RecognizedSilver City, New Mexico
NCAA D2 · Lone Star
3.5k students$9.5k net price
New Mexico Highlands University
Somewhat RecognizedLas Vegas, New Mexico
NCAA D2 · Rocky Mountain Athletic
2.7k students$11.1k net price
Eastern New Mexico University
Somewhat RecognizedPortales, New Mexico
NCAA D2 · Lone Star
5.7k students92% accepted$6.4k net price
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Northern New Mexico College
Somewhat RecognizedEspanola, New Mexico
NAIA · Continental Athletic Conference (Independents)
1.4k students$8.8k net price
Overview
Men's Basketball colleges in New Mexico
How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Updated October 2026.
- Programs
- 9
- Coaches recruiting
- 41
- 2Division I
- 3Division II
- 2NAIA
- 2Junior college
New Mexico has 9 colleges with Men's Basketball programs. Of those, 2 compete in NCAA Division I, 3 in NCAA Division II, 2 in the NAIA and 2 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University and Western New Mexico University. 2 schools compete in the Lone Star Conference, the most common conference.
Lowest net priceNew Mexico Junior College · $5,910Average yearly cost after aid
Most selectiveNew Mexico Military Institute · 53%Acceptance rate
Largest campusUniversity of New Mexico · 23,124Undergraduate students
All programs
Every Men's Basketball program in New Mexico
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Division I · 2
Division II · 3
NAIA · 2
Questions
Questions about Men's Basketball colleges in New Mexico
Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.
How many colleges in New Mexico have Men's Basketball?
9 colleges in New Mexico have Men's Basketball programs: 2 Division I, 3 Division II, 2 NAIA and 2 Junior college.
Which colleges in New Mexico have D1 Men's Basketball?
2 colleges in New Mexico compete in NCAA Division I Men's Basketball: New Mexico State University and University of New Mexico.
Which colleges in New Mexico have D2 Men's Basketball?
3 colleges in New Mexico compete in NCAA Division II Men's Basketball: Eastern New Mexico University, New Mexico Highlands University and Western New Mexico University.
Which colleges in New Mexico have NAIA Men's Basketball?
2 colleges in New Mexico compete in NAIA Men's Basketball: Northern New Mexico College and University of the Southwest.
Which colleges in New Mexico have JUCO Men's Basketball?
2 colleges in New Mexico compete in NJCAA junior college Men's Basketball: New Mexico Junior College and New Mexico Military Institute.
What is the most affordable college in New Mexico with Men's Basketball?
New Mexico Junior College has the lowest average net price at $5,910 a year after grants and scholarships.
What conference do most Men's Basketball programs in New Mexico compete in?
The Lone Star Conference has the most Men's Basketball programs in New Mexico.
How do I contact Men's Basketball coaches in New Mexico?
There are 41 coaches recruiting Men's Basketball in New Mexico. Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see who recruits your position and send personal messages from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
By division
Men's Basketball colleges by division in New Mexico
The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.
D1 Men's Basketball colleges in New Mexico
2 schools in New Mexico compete in NCAA Division I.
D2 Men's Basketball colleges in New Mexico
3 schools in New Mexico compete in NCAA Division II.
NAIA Men's Basketball colleges in New Mexico
2 schools in New Mexico compete in NAIA.
JUCO Men's Basketball colleges in New Mexico
2 schools in New Mexico compete in NJCAA junior college.