Paying for University of New Mexico-Main Campus

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$8,115 0.48%	$26,450 0.14%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$7,395 0.43%	$21,550 0.15%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of New Mexico-Main Campus (UNM) are $8,115 for New Mexico residents and $26,450 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,590 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee is same as last year (2023) at UNM.

96% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $7,868. It could cover 29.75% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $18,167 for New Mexico residents and $36,502 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

UNM's 4-year tuition is $32,345 for New Mexico residents and $110,768 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $109,745 for New Mexico residents and $188,168 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of New Mexico-Main Campus is $8,115 for New Mexico residents and $26,450 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 0.48% for New Mexico residents and increased by 0.14% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($12,532) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,590.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of UNM is $8,154 for New Mexico residents and $26,488 for out-of-state students, a 0.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UNM Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,076	$26,412	$15,358
2023-2024	$8,115	$26,450	$16,592
Change % 2023-2024	0.48%	0.14%	8.03%
2024-2025	$8,154	$26,488	$17,925

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $7,395 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $21,550. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount ($13,819) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UNM is $7,427 for New Mexico residents and $21,582 for out-of-state students , a 0.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

University of New Mexico-Main Campus has law school and medical school and their tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $20,674 for in-state and $44,158 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at University of New Mexico School of Law page. The medical school tuition is $19,145 for in-state and $47,840 for out-of-state students. See the detailed medical school tuition at University of New Mexico School of Medicine page.

UNM Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,363	$21,518	$15,358
2023-2024	$7,395	$21,550	$16,592
Change % 2023-2024	0.43%	0.15%	8.03%
2024-2025	$7,427	$21,582	$17,925

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at UNM. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $284 for New Mexico residents and $1,048 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $351 for New Mexico residents and $1,138 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$283	$1,047
	2023-2024	$284	$1,048
	2024-2025	$285	$1,049
Graduate	2022-2023	$349	$1,136
	2023-2024	$351	$1,138
	2024-2025	$353	$1,140

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,592. The Living costs increased by 8.03% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The UNM's 2024 on-campus COA is $26,035 for state residents and $44,370 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $26,035 for state residents and $44,370 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At UNM
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$8,115
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$26,450
Room & Board	$11,884	$11,884
Personal Expenses	$4,708	$4,708
Books & Supplies	$1,328
COA (In-State)	$26,035	$26,035
COA (Out-of-State)	$44,370	$44,370

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

UNM Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UNM?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UNM is $32,345 for New Mexico residents and $110,768 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

UNM 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$8,104	$8,092	$8,081	$8,069	$32,345
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$26,938	$27,434	$27,940	$28,456	$110,768
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$8,092	$8,081	$8,069	$8,058	$32,299
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$27,434	$27,940	$28,456	$28,980	$112,811
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$8,081	$8,069	$8,058	$8,046	$32,254
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$27,940	$28,456	$28,980	$29,515	$114,891
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$8,069	$8,058	$8,046	$8,035	$32,208
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$28,456	$28,980	$29,515	$30,059	$117,010
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$8,058	$8,046	$8,035	$8,023	$32,162
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$28,980	$29,515	$30,059	$30,613	$119,168

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $109,745 for New Mexico residents and $188,168 for out-of-state students.

UNM 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$26,578	$27,138	$27,700	$28,281	$109,745
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$45,412	$46,480	$47,576	$48,700	$188,168
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$27,138	$27,716	$28,297	$28,898	$112,097
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$46,480	$47,576	$48,700	$49,853	$192,609
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$27,716	$28,313	$28,914	$29,534	$114,526
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$47,576	$48,700	$49,853	$51,035	$197,164
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$28,313	$28,930	$29,550	$30,191	$117,034
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$48,700	$49,853	$51,035	$52,248	$201,836
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$28,930	$29,567	$30,208	$30,870	$119,624
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$49,853	$51,035	$52,248	$53,493	$206,629

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 96% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $78,273 for New Mexico residents and $156,696 for out-of-state students.

UNM 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$18,710	$19,270	$19,832	$20,413	$78,273
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$37,544	$38,612	$39,708	$40,832	$156,696
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$19,270	$19,848	$20,429	$21,030	$80,625
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$38,612	$39,708	$40,832	$41,985	$161,137
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$19,848	$20,445	$21,046	$21,666	$83,054
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$39,708	$40,832	$41,985	$43,167	$165,692
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$20,445	$21,062	$21,682	$22,323	$85,562
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$40,832	$41,985	$43,167	$44,380	$170,364
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$21,062	$21,699	$22,340	$23,002	$88,152
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$41,985	$43,167	$44,380	$45,625	$175,157

	In-State	Out-of-State
University of New Mexico-Main Campus	$8,115	$26,450
Colorado State University-Fort Collins	$12,896	$33,751
Utah State University	$9,228	$24,802
University of Wyoming	$6,938	$22,718
San Diego State University	$8,290	$20,170
United States Air Force Academy	$0	$0