Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,041 when living on campus and $24,380 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $35,668 when living on campus and $36,007 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 | ||
| New Mexico Highlands University | $7,260 | $12,180 | $1,144 | $13,642 | $14,320 |
| University of New Mexico-Main Campus | $8,115 | $26,450 | $1,328 | $16,592 | $16,592 |
| Average | $7,688 | $19,315 | $1,236 | $15,117 | $15,456 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,688 for in-state students and $19,315 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.60% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of New Mexico-Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $26,450 and New Mexico Highlands University has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,180 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| New Mexico Highlands University | $7,140 | $11,988 | $7,260 | $12,180 |
| University of New Mexico-Main Campus | $8,076 | $26,412 | $8,115 | $26,450 |
| Average | $7,608 | $19,200 | $7,688 | $19,315 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,628 for state residents and $17,093 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 10.67% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of New Mexico-Main Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $20,442 and New Mexico Highlands University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,264.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| New Mexico Highlands University | $5,845 | $9,373 | $7,860 | $12,636 |
| University of New Mexico-Main Campus | $7,363 | $21,518 | $7,395 | $21,550 |
| Average | $6,604 | $15,446 | $7,628 | $17,093 |
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 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $15,117 when a student lives on campus and $15,456 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| New Mexico Highlands University | $9,674 | $3,968 | $10,352 | $3,968 | - |
| University of New Mexico-Main Campus | $11,884 | $4,708 | $11,884 | $4,708 | - |
| Average | $10,779 | $4,338 | $11,118 | $4,338 | - |