Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Western New Mexico University is $7,868 for New Mexico residents and $14,354 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.76% for New Mexico residents and increased by 0.47% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($9,606) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,209.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Western New Mexico is $8,085 for New Mexico residents and $14,421 for out-of-state students which is a 0.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 2.76% for New Mexico residents and increased by 0.47% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,228. The Living costs stayed same 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.
Western New Mexico Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$7,657 $14,287$15,228
2023-2024$7,868$14,354$15,228
Change % 2023-20242.76%0.47%0.00%
2024-2025$8,085$14,421$15,228
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Western New Mexico University - COA
Western New Mexico University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Western New Mexico University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $6,174 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $10,946 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($10,220) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Western New Mexico is $6,345 for New Mexico residents and $10,997 for out-of-state students which is a 0.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Western New Mexico Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$6,008 $10,895$15,228
2023-2024$6,174$10,946$15,228
Change % 2023-20242.76%0.47%
2024-2025$6,345$10,997$15,228
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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.
Western New Mexico University - 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 Western New Mexico. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $204 for New Mexico residents and $284 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $220 for New Mexico residents and $305 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$199$283
2023-2024$204$284
2024-2025$209$285
Graduate2022-2023$214$304
2023-2024$220$305
2024-2025$226$306
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.
Western New Mexico University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Western New Mexico University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Western New Mexico University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Western New Mexico University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Western New Mexico University$7,868$14,354
University of New Mexico-Main Campus$8,115$26,450
New Mexico State University-Main Campus$8,147$25,271
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus$6,863$8,843
New Mexico Highlands University$7,260$12,180
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology$9,058$26,312

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

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Western New Mexico?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Western New Mexico is $34,843 for New Mexico residents and $59,436 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$8,192$8,528$8,879$9,244$34,843
Out-of-State$14,553$14,755$14,960$15,168$59,436
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$8,528$8,879$9,244$9,624$36,275
Out-of-State$14,755$14,960$15,168$15,378$60,261
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$8,879$9,244$9,624$10,020$37,767
Out-of-State$14,960$15,168$15,378$15,592$61,098
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$9,244$9,624$10,020$10,432$39,320
Out-of-State$15,168$15,378$15,592$15,808$61,946
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$9,624$10,020$10,432$10,861$40,936
Out-of-State$15,378$15,592$15,808$16,028$62,806

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 $102,531 for New Mexico residents and $127,124 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Western New Mexico University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$25,057$25,431$25,820$26,223$102,531
Out-of-State$31,419$31,658$31,901$32,146$127,124
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$25,431$25,820$26,223$26,641$104,114
Out-of-State$31,658$31,901$32,146$32,395$128,100
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$25,820$26,223$26,641$27,074$105,757
Out-of-State$31,901$32,146$32,395$32,646$129,088
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$26,223$26,641$27,074$27,524$107,461
Out-of-State$32,146$32,395$32,646$32,901$130,088
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$26,641$27,074$27,524$27,991$109,230
Out-of-State$32,395$32,646$32,901$33,158$131,100

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 59% 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 $60,639 for New Mexico residents and $85,232 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Western New Mexico University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$14,584$14,958$15,347$15,750$60,639
Out-of-State$20,946$21,185$21,428$21,673$85,232
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$14,958$15,347$15,750$16,168$62,222
Out-of-State$21,185$21,428$21,673$21,922$86,208
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$15,347$15,750$16,168$16,601$63,865
Out-of-State$21,428$21,673$21,922$22,173$87,196
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$15,750$16,168$16,601$17,051$65,569
Out-of-State$21,673$21,922$22,173$22,428$88,196
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$16,168$16,601$17,051$17,518$67,338
Out-of-State$21,922$22,173$22,428$22,685$89,208

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 Western New Mexico University.
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Western New Mexico University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$7,868$1,600$15,228$14,354$1,600 $15,228
Graduate$6,174 $1,600$15,228$10,946 $1,600$15,228

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