Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $3,732 when living on campus and $22,036 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $7,332 when living on campus and $25,636 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Central New Mexico Community College | $2,060 | $8,684 | $1,488 | - | $20,108 |
| New Mexico State University-Dona Ana | $2,718 | $6,360 | $1,250 | - | $18,588 |
| University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus | $2,214 | $5,578 | $1,500 | - | $17,600 |
| New Mexico State University-Alamogordo | $3,000 | $6,072 | $1,250 | - | $18,444 |
| New Mexico State University-Grants | $2,376 | $4,272 | $1,250 | - | $18,286 |
| University of New Mexico-Taos Campus | $2,136 | $5,136 | $1,150 | - | $16,800 |
| Average | $2,417 | $6,017 | $1,315 | - | $18,304 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $2,417 for in-state students and $6,017 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.26% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Central New Mexico Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $8,256 and New Mexico State University-Grants has the lowest tuition & fees of $4,080 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Central New Mexico Community College | $1,934 | $8,366 | $2,060 | $8,684 |
| New Mexico State University-Dona Ana | $2,718 | $6,360 | $2,718 | $6,360 |
| University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus | $2,214 | $5,578 | $2,214 | $5,578 |
| New Mexico State University-Alamogordo | $3,000 | $6,072 | $3,000 | $6,072 |
| New Mexico State University-Grants | $2,376 | $4,272 | $2,376 | $4,272 |
| University of New Mexico-Taos Campus | $2,004 | $5,004 | $2,136 | $5,136 |
| Average | $2,374 | $5,942 | $2,417 | $6,017 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Central New Mexico Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| New Mexico State University-Dona Ana | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| New Mexico State University-Alamogordo | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| New Mexico State University-Grants | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of New Mexico-Taos Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | - | - | ||
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $18,304 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Central New Mexico Community College | - | - | $13,574 | $6,534 | $6,534 |
| New Mexico State University-Dona Ana | - | - | $14,052 | $4,536 | $4,536 |
| University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus | - | - | $12,000 | $5,600 | $5,600 |
| New Mexico State University-Alamogordo | - | - | $13,908 | $4,536 | $4,536 |
| New Mexico State University-Grants | - | - | $13,750 | $4,536 | $4,536 |
| University of New Mexico-Taos Campus | - | - | $12,000 | $4,800 | $4,800 |
| Average | - | - | $13,214 | $5,090 | $5,090 |
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