Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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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.
You may want to compare the school to other New Mexico schools with tuition changes from last year at New Mexico colleges tuition change page.
UNM Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$8,076 $26,412$15,358
2023-2024$8,115$26,450$16,592
Change % 2023-20240.48%0.14%8.03%
2024-2025$8,154$26,488$17,925
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus - COA
University of New Mexico-Main Campus - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
University of New Mexico-Main Campus - Room and Board Coost Chart

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
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$7,363 $21,518$15,358
2023-2024$7,395$21,550$16,592
Change % 2023-20240.43%0.15%8.03%
2024-2025$7,427$21,582$17,925
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus - Graduate Tuition Chart

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)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$283$1,047
2023-2024$284$1,048
2024-2025$285$1,049
Graduate2022-2023$349$1,136
2023-2024$351$1,138
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.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus - Tuition per Credit Hour
University of New Mexico-Main Campus - Books and Supplies Costs

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-StateOut-of-State
University of New Mexico-Main Campus$8,115$26,450
University of Nevada-Las Vegas$9,142$26,098
California State University-Fresno$6,980$18,860
United States Air Force Academy$0$0
Colorado State University-Fort Collins$12,896$33,751
San Jose State University$7,992$19,872

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UNM?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 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.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$8,104$8,092$8,081$8,069$32,345
Out-of-State$26,938$27,434$27,940$28,456$110,768
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$8,092$8,081$8,069$8,058$32,299
Out-of-State$27,434$27,940$28,456$28,980$112,811
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$8,081$8,069$8,058$8,046$32,254
Out-of-State$27,940$28,456$28,980$29,515$114,891
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$8,069$8,058$8,046$8,035$32,208
Out-of-State$28,456$28,980$29,515$30,059$117,010
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$8,058$8,046$8,035$8,023$32,162
Out-of-State$28,980$29,515$30,059$30,613$119,168

Total College Costs Including 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.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$26,578$27,138$27,700$28,281$109,745
Out-of-State$45,412$46,480$47,576$48,700$188,168
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$27,138$27,716$28,297$28,898$112,097
Out-of-State$46,480$47,576$48,700$49,853$192,609
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$27,716$28,313$28,914$29,534$114,526
Out-of-State$47,576$48,700$49,853$51,035$197,164
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$28,313$28,930$29,550$30,191$117,034
Out-of-State$48,700$49,853$51,035$52,248$201,836
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$28,930$29,567$30,208$30,870$119,624
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.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$18,710$19,270$19,832$20,413$78,273
Out-of-State$37,544$38,612$39,708$40,832$156,696
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$19,270$19,848$20,429$21,030$80,625
Out-of-State$38,612$39,708$40,832$41,985$161,137
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$19,848$20,445$21,046$21,666$83,054
Out-of-State$39,708$40,832$41,985$43,167$165,692
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$20,445$21,062$21,682$22,323$85,562
Out-of-State$40,832$41,985$43,167$44,380$170,364
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$21,062$21,699$22,340$23,002$88,152
Out-of-State$41,985$43,167$44,380$45,625$175,157

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
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University of New Mexico-Main Campus 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$8,115$1,328$16,592$26,450$1,328 $16,592
Graduate$7,395 $1,328$16,592$21,550 $1,328$16,592
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