In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Comparison
For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of New Mexico Community Colleges is $2,426 for in-state and $5,168 for out-of-state students. For New Mexico private colleges, the 2025 average tuition & fees is $40,580.
Compared to last year's tuition in New Mexico, in-state tuition has increased by 2.57% and out-of-state tuition has increased by 2.52%. The private schools' tuition increased by 2.37%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of New Mexico Community Colleges.
New Mexico Community Colleges' tuition & fees is lower than 2025 national average, which is $5,216 for in-state and $14,566 for out-of-state students.
Carrington College-Albuquerque has the most expensive tuition & fees of $63,426 and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute has the lowest tuition & fees of $1,095 among New Mexico Community Colleges.
The average itemized college cost for New Mexico Community Colleges (2 year colleges) is as follows:
- The tuition & fees is $2,426 for in-state and $5,168 for out-of-state students.
- Private schools' tuition is $40,580.
- The tuition per credit hour is $74 for state residents and $183 for out-of-state.
- The cost for books & supplies is $1,307.
- The living cost is $6,054 (on-campus) and $12,346 (off-campus).
2025 Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for New Mexico Community Colleges
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2025 Tuition Comparison Between New Mexico Community Colleges | School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
On Campus | Off Campus |
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Carrington College-AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, NM | $63,426 |
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| - |
- |
- |
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Central New Mexico Community CollegeAlbuquerque, NM | $2,060 |
$8,684 | $68 |
$344 | $1,488 |
- |
$13,574 |
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Clovis Community CollegeClovis, NM | $1,856 |
$3,344 | $59 |
$121 | $864 |
- |
$10,296 |
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Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community CollegeRuidoso, NM | $1,804 |
$3,268 | $71 |
$132 | $950 |
- |
$7,498 |
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Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell CampusRoswell, NM | $2,424 |
$5,616 | $85 |
$218 | $1,548 |
- |
$6,542 |
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Luna Community CollegeLas Vegas, NM | $1,906 |
$3,418 | $69 |
$132 | $400 |
- |
$15,024 |
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Mesalands Community CollegeTucumcari, NM | $2,136 |
$3,408 | $63 |
$116 | $1,700 |
- |
$9,224 |
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New Mexico Junior CollegeHobbs, NM | $1,920 |
$2,280 | $60 |
$75 | $1,680 |
$5,130 |
$8,925 |
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New Mexico Military InstituteRoswell, NM | $7,190 |
$14,156 | - |
- | $1,100 |
$6,732 |
- |
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New Mexico State University-AlamogordoAlamogordo, NM | $3,000 |
$6,072 | $97 |
$225 | $1,250 |
- |
$13,908 |
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New Mexico State University-Dona AnaLas Cruces, NM | $2,718 |
$6,360 | $85 |
$237 | $1,250 |
- |
$14,052 |
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New Mexico State University-GrantsGrants, NM | $2,376 |
$4,272 | $91 |
$170 | $1,250 |
- |
$13,750 |
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Pima Medical Institute-AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, NM | $17,734 |
| - |
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- |
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San Juan CollegeFarmington, NM | $1,910 |
$5,393 | $61 |
$195 | $1,420 |
$11,679 |
$12,570 |
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Santa Fe Community CollegeSanta Fe, NM | $2,139 |
$4,131 | $61 |
$144 | $1,235 |
- |
$19,170 |
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Southeast New Mexico CollegeCarlsbad, NM | $1,968 |
$4,008 | $74 |
$159 | $1,460 |
- |
$17,076 |
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Southwestern Indian Polytechnic InstituteAlbuquerque, NM | $1,095 |
$1,095 | - |
- | $1,545 |
$675 |
$13,500 |
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University of New Mexico-Gallup CampusGallup, NM | $2,906 |
$5,682 | $81 |
$196 | $1,375 |
- |
$11,112 |
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University of New Mexico-Los Alamos CampusLos Alamos, NM | $2,214 |
$5,578 | $82 |
$227 | $1,500 |
- |
$12,000 |
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University of New Mexico-Taos CampusRanchos de Taos, NM | $2,136 |
$5,136 | $81 |
$206 | $1,150 |
- |
$12,000 |
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University of New Mexico-Valencia County CampusLos Lunas, NM | $1,878 |
$5,130 | $75 |
$210 | $1,660 |
- |
$12,000 |
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| Average | $2,402 | $8,485 | $74 | $183 | $1,307 | $6,054 | $12,346 |
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*The tuition data is updated with the academic year 2024-2025 data from IPEDS.