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University of New Mexico was founded in 1889 and now sprawls out on 600 acres of property near old Route 66 in the center of Albuquerque, a city that is home to more than 700,000 people. Albuquerque offers students a fusion of style, people, culture, and food. The campus boasts Pueblo Revival architecture and the nationally known Campus Arboretum.UNM includes a cross-section of cultures and backgrounds as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. The main campus is an academic home to more than 24,000 students. The school offers more than 210 degrees and certificate programs, 94 bachelor's degrees, 74 master's degrees, and 40 doctoral programs. UNM offers the largest research, treatment, and education organization at the Health Sciences Center.Visitors of the University of New Mexico can peruse an array of museums and galleries including the Geology Museum, Maxwell Museum of Anthropology, Southwest Biology Museum, University Art Museum, Jonson Gallery, Sommers Gallery, Tamarind Institute, and Masley Hall Art Gallery. Guests are encouraged to stop by the Welcome Center on campus for a selection of current brochures on the school and local area. Visitors seeking accommodations can choose from the selection of hotels listed below.