How much has NMSU-Carlsbad's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

6.26%

In-State

3.62%

Out-of-State

NMSU-Carlsbad's tuition & fees has increased from $3,868 (2015) to $4,008 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 3.62% over the past 10 years.

NMSU-Carlsbad's tuition increase rate is lower than the New Mexico's average increase rate of 29.69%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 42.83% from 2015 ($17,485).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, NMSU-Carlsbad's COA is $24,974, which is same as last year cost.

The following table and chart show changes to NMSU-Carlsbad's COA over the past 10 years.

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 3.62% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $3,816. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Southeast New Mexico College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$1,852$3,868-
2016-17$1,852$3,868
2017-18$2,068$4,1086.20%
2018-19$2,068$4,108
2019-20$2,068$4,108
2020-21$2,068$4,108
2021-22$1,968$4,008-2.43%
2022-23$1,968$4,008
2023-24$1,968$4,008
2024-25$1,968$4,008
Southeast New Mexico College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,460, and it has increased 21.06% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,206-
2016-17$1,2987.63%
2017-18$1,250-3.70%
2018-19$1,250
2019-20$1,240-0.80%
2020-21$1,240
2021-22$4,008223.23%
2022-23$1,240-69.06%
2023-24$1,46017.74%
2024-25$1,460

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 76.35% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Southeast New Mexico College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$12,411-
2016-17$15,23822.78%
2017-18$16,2546.67%
2018-19$17,4207.17%
2019-20$16,898-3.00%
2020-21$15,941-5.66%
2021-22$16,7545.10%
2022-23$16,623-0.78%
2023-24$19,50617.34%
2024-25$19,506

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Southeast New Mexico College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Southeast New Mexico College$4,008
($1,968)		$4,008
($1,968)		-
Central New Mexico Community College$8,684
($2,060)		$8,366
($1,934)		3.80%
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana$6,360
($2,718)		$6,360
($2,718)		-
San Juan College$5,393
($1,910)		$4,985
($1,790)		8.18%
Santa Fe Community College$4,131
($2,139)		$4,995
($2,505)		-17.30%
Clovis Community College$3,344
($1,856)		$3,224
($1,736)		3.72%

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