For the academic year 2024-2025, NMSU's tuition & fees is $8,183 for state residents and $25,307 for out-of-state students. Compared to similar schools, its NMSU's tuition is somewhat low. The average tuition of the schools is $9,784 for in-state and $27,290 for out-of-state students.
The average tuition of similar schools to NMSU is higher than 4-year colleges' average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 for out-of-state students in 2025.
Seattle University has the most expensive tuition & fees of $56,721 and Chicago State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,757 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to NMSU is as follows:
The following table compares 2025 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between NMSU and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZ | $18,508 | $467 | $1,000 | $11,700 | $13,644 | ||
| California Baptist UniversityRiverside, CA | $41,228 | $1,503 | $1,062 | $12,140 | $22,088 | ||
| California State University-BakersfieldBakersfield, CA | $8,087 | $20,687 | - | $420 | $954 | $15,076 | $17,674 |
| Chicago State UniversityChicago, IL | $12,757 | $12,757 | $335 | $335 | $2,400 | $11,550 | $32,250 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas CityKansas City, MO | $13,371 | $32,271 | $392 | $1,022 | $786 | $15,452 | $14,108 |
| New Mexico State University-Main CampusLas Cruces, NM | $8,183 | $25,307 | $262 | $975 | $1,250 | $12,282 | $14,052 |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyEdinburg, TX | $9,799 | $19,645 | $331 | $742 | $1,250 | $9,728 | $10,262 |
| Utah Valley UniversityOrem, UT | $6,507 | $18,489 | $242 | $742 | $528 | - | $12,150 |
| Seattle UniversitySeattle, WA | $56,721 | $1,236 | $792 | $15,702 | $15,702 | ||
| Average | $9,784 | $27,290 | $312 | $827 | $1,114 | $12,954 | $16,881 |