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.
Western New Mexico Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $7,657 |
$14,287 | $15,228 |
2023-2024 | $7,868 | $14,354 | $15,228 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 2.76% | 0.47% | 0.00% |
2024-2025 | $8,085 | $14,421 | $15,228 |
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 $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
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $6,008 |
$10,895 | $15,228 |
2023-2024 | $6,174 | $10,946 | $15,228 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 2.76% | 0.47% |
2024-2025 | $6,345 | $10,997 | $15,228 |
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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 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)
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $199 | $283 |
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2023-2024 | $204 | $284 |
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2024-2025 | $209 | $285 |
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Graduate | 2022-2023 | $214 | $304 |
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2023-2024 | $220 | $305 |
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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.
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-State | Out-of-State |
Western New Mexico University | $7,868 | $14,354 |
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University of New Mexico-Main Campus | $8,115 | $26,450 |
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New Mexico State University-Main Campus | $8,147 | $25,271 |
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Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | $6,863 | $8,843 |
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New Mexico Highlands University | $7,260 | $12,180 |
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New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | $9,058 | $26,312 |