Undergraduate 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 and fees is lower than the average amount ($12,520) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,581.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for UNM is $8,154 for New Mexico residents and $26,488 for out-of-state students which is a 0.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
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. 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.
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 |
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Graduate Tuition & Fees
For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $7,395 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $21,550 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount ($13,819) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and 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 which is 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 |
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Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Tuition 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 tuition 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 |
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2023-2024 | $284 | $1,048 |
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2024-2025 | $285 | $1,049 |
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Graduate | 2022-2023 | $349 | $1,136 |
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2023-2024 | $351 | $1,138 |
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2024-2025 | $353 | $1,140 |
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges
The next table compares the tuition & fees between University of New Mexico-Main Campus and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between University of New Mexico-Main Campus and Similar Schools
| In-State | Out-of-State |
University of New Mexico-Main Campus | $8,115 | $26,450 |
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University of Nevada-Las Vegas | $9,142 | $26,098 |
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California State University-Fresno | $6,980 | $18,860 |
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United States Air Force Academy | $0 | $0 |
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Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $12,896 | $33,751 |
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San Jose State University | $7,992 | $19,872 |