Paying for University of New Mexico-Main Campus
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee | $8,076 2.15% | $26,411 4.63% |
| 2023 Graduate Tuition & Fee | $7,363 3.49% | $21,518 5.03% |
The 2023 tuition & fees of University of New Mexico-Main Campus (UNM) are $8,076 for New Mexico residents and $26,411 for out-of-state students. Its tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $30,326 based on out-of-state tuition rate.
98% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $6,039. It could cover 22.87% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $18,649 for New Mexico residents and $36,984 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
For class of 2026 who were admitted in Fall 2022, the estimated tuition for four(4) years is $32,810 for New Mexico residents and $113,675 for out-of-state students. The estimated total costs of attendance with living costs and personal expenses is $102,458 for New Mexico residents and $183,323 for out-of-state students for four(4) years.
Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis
For the academic year 2022-2023, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of New Mexico-Main Campus is $8,076 for New Mexico residents and $26,411 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.15% for New Mexico residents and increased by 4.63% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($11,784) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $30,326.
The 2024 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for UNM is $8,250 for New Mexico residents and $27,633 for out-of-state students which is a 4.6% increase compared to 2023's rate.
It has been risen by 2.15% for New Mexico residents and increased by 4.63% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,358. The Living costs increased by 5.00% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | $7,906 | $25,243 | $14,626 |
| 2022-2023 | $8,076 | $26,411 | $15,358 |
| Change % 2022-2023 | 2.15% | 4.63% | 5.00% |
| 2023-2024 | $8,250 | $27,633 | $16,127 |
Data source: NCES(National Center for Education Statistics
Updated with 2022-2023 tuition (Last update: Feb. 27, 2023)
Cost estimates for 2023-2024 are based on last year's rate of change.
For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $7,363 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $21,518 for the academic year 2022-2023. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount ($13,431) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $28,322.
The 2024 estimated tuition & fees at UNM is $7,620 for New Mexico residents and $22,601 for out-of-state students which is a 5.0% increase compared to 2023'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 $19,724 for in-state and $42,868 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 $21,726 for in-state and $50,422 for out-of-state students. See the detailed medical school tuition at University of New Mexico School of Medicine page.
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | $7,115 | $20,487 | $14,626 |
| 2022-2023 | $7,363 | $21,518 | $15,358 |
| Change % 2022-2023 | 3.49% | 5.03% | 5.00% |
| 2023-2024 | $7,620 | $22,601 | $16,127 |
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Data source: NCES(National Center for Education Statistics
Updated with 2022-2023 tuition (Last update: Feb. 27, 2023)
Cost estimates for 2023-2024 are based on last year's rate of change.
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 $281 for New Mexico residents and $1,020 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $348 for New Mexico residents and $1,133 for out-of-state students.
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 2021-2022 | $275 | $975 |
| 2022-2023 | $281 | $1,020 | |
| 2023-2024 | $287 | $1,067 | |
| Graduate | 2021-2022 | $336 | $1,079 |
| 2022-2023 | $348 | $1,133 | |
| 2023-2024 | $360 | $1,190 |
The 2023 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2024 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
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.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of New Mexico-Main Campus | $8,076 | $26,411 |
| United States Air Force Academy | $0 | $0 |
| Utah State University | $9,228 | $24,802 |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $12,874 | $32,734 |
| University of Nevada-Reno | $8,947 | $25,501 |
| University of Wyoming | $6,621 | $21,771 |
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance
How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UNM?
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2023, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UNM is $32,810 for New Mexico residents and $113,675 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.
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2027 (Admission Fall 2023) | In-State | $8,126 | $8,177 | $8,228 | $8,279 | $32,810 |
| Out-of-State | $27,191 | $27,994 | $28,820 | $29,671 | $113,675 | |
| Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024) | In-State | $8,177 | $8,228 | $8,279 | $8,330 | $33,014 |
| Out-of-State | $27,994 | $28,820 | $29,671 | $30,547 | $117,031 | |
| Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025) | In-State | $8,228 | $8,279 | $8,330 | $8,382 | $33,219 |
| Out-of-State | $28,820 | $29,671 | $30,547 | $31,449 | $120,486 | |
| Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026) | In-State | $8,279 | $8,330 | $8,382 | $8,434 | $33,426 |
| Out-of-State | $29,671 | $30,547 | $31,449 | $32,377 | $124,044 | |
| Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027) | In-State | $8,330 | $8,382 | $8,434 | $8,487 | $33,634 |
| Out-of-State | $30,547 | $31,449 | $32,377 | $33,333 | $127,706 |
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 2023, the estimated 4-years COA is $102,458 for New Mexico residents and $183,323 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.
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2027 (Admission Fall 2023) | In-State | $25,052 | $25,423 | $25,775 | $26,133 | $102,458 |
| Out-of-State | $44,117 | $45,239 | $46,392 | $47,575 | $183,323 | |
| Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024) | In-State | $25,423 | $25,800 | $26,158 | $26,522 | $103,978 |
| Out-of-State | $45,239 | $46,392 | $47,575 | $48,789 | $187,996 | |
| Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025) | In-State | $25,800 | $26,183 | $26,547 | $26,917 | $105,525 |
| Out-of-State | $46,392 | $47,575 | $48,789 | $50,036 | $192,792 | |
| Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026) | In-State | $26,183 | $26,573 | $26,943 | $27,320 | $107,098 |
| Out-of-State | $47,575 | $48,789 | $50,036 | $51,316 | $197,716 | |
| Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027) | In-State | $26,573 | $26,970 | $27,346 | $27,729 | $108,699 |
| Out-of-State | $48,789 | $50,036 | $51,316 | $52,630 | $202,771 |
Last year, 98% 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 $78,302 for New Mexico residents and $159,167 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.
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2027 (Admission Fall 2023) | In-State | $19,013 | $19,384 | $19,736 | $20,094 | $78,302 |
| Out-of-State | $38,078 | $39,200 | $40,353 | $41,536 | $159,167 | |
| Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024) | In-State | $19,384 | $19,761 | $20,119 | $20,483 | $79,822 |
| Out-of-State | $39,200 | $40,353 | $41,536 | $42,750 | $163,840 | |
| Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025) | In-State | $19,761 | $20,144 | $20,508 | $20,878 | $81,369 |
| Out-of-State | $40,353 | $41,536 | $42,750 | $43,997 | $168,636 | |
| Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026) | In-State | $20,144 | $20,534 | $20,904 | $21,281 | $82,942 |
| Out-of-State | $41,536 | $42,750 | $43,997 | $45,277 | $173,560 | |
| Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027) | In-State | $20,534 | $20,931 | $21,307 | $21,690 | $84,543 |
| Out-of-State | $42,750 | $43,997 | $45,277 | $46,591 | $178,615 |
Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts
Next tables and charts illustrate the 2023 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.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus 2023 Costs of Attendance
| In-State | Out-of-State | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | Book & Supplies | Living Costs | Tuition & Fees | Book & Supplies | Living Costs | |
| Undergraduate | $8,076 | $1,254 | $15,358 | $26,411 | $1,254 | $15,358 |
| Graduate | $7,363 | $1,254 | $15,358 | $21,518 | $1,254 | $15,358 |
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