Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,542 when living on campus and $28,947 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $51,256 when living on campus and $52,661 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 State University-Main Campus | $8,147 | $25,271 | $1,240 | $16,724 | $17,460 |
| Union University | $38,450 | $750 | $20,076 | $22,150 | |
| Average | $8,147 | $31,861 | $995 | $18,400 | $19,805 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,147 for in-state students and $31,861 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 44.72% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Union University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $38,450 and New Mexico State University-Main Campus has the lowest tuition & fees of $25,271 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus | $7,543 | $24,667 | $8,147 | $25,271 |
| Union University | $19,363 | $38,450 | ||
| Average | $7,543 | $22,015 | $8,147 | $31,861 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $6,579 for state residents and $15,687 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.21% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, New Mexico State University-Main Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $18,023 and Union University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,466.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus | $6,192 | $19,031 | $6,579 | $19,421 |
| Union University | $12,410 | $11,953 | ||
| Average | $6,192 | $15,721 | $6,579 | $15,687 |
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 $18,400 when a student lives on campus and $19,805 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus | $12,026 | $4,698 | $12,762 | $4,698 | - |
| Union University | $12,166 | $7,910 | $13,320 | $8,830 | - |
| Average | $12,096 | $6,304 | $13,041 | $6,764 | - |