Best colleges in Albuquerque

Get Your Kicks on Route 66

Fiesta flare, metropolitan amenities, and scenic adventures are calling

Located prominently on historic Route 66 and elevated at over 5,000 feet, Albuquerque is a roaring metropolis with breathtaking desert scenery. Home to 11 traditional universities and colleges, you can major in anything from landscape architecture to optical science and engineering. Named to Forbes list of Best Places for Business and Careers and ranked in the nation's top 200 cities for job growth, Albuquerque's energetic commerce scene, multitude of career opportunities and charming southwestern influence will have you wanting to set roots even after graduation.

Nicknamed "Duke City," with its bustling downtown district, 3,000 shops and galleries, endless outdoor activities, and some of the country's best golf courses, is one place where fun is in endless supply. But it's not all about the entertainment offerings. Albuquerque is one of the oldest cities in the U.S. and home to the heartbeat of Native American and New Mexican cuisine. Duke City was also named one of the 5 Best Up and Coming Cities for Foodies by Women's Health, and you'll quickly find your taste for red, green or "Christmas" chili. and with average temperatures of 71◦ and 310 sunny days a year, you'll be able to take on all the hiking and snowboarding at Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway, hot-air balloon flights over the Rio Grande Valley, and river rafting through the Rio Chama that you can handle. Trust us, you definitely don't want to miss out on a college experience in Albuquerque.