For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees of New Mexico Colleges is $6,722 for in-state and $15,096 for out-of-state students. In New Mexico private colleges, the 2024 average tuition & fees is $48,154.
Compared to last year's tuition in New Mexico, in-state tuition has increased by 2.13% and out-of-state tuition has increased by 0.88%. The private schools' tuition decreased by 1.11%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of New Mexico Colleges.
New Mexico Colleges' tuition & fees is lower than 2024 national average, which is $8,884 for in-state and $25,111 for out-of-state students.
This page compares tuition of 4-year colleges in New Mexico, and other level of colleges can be compared at:
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Brookline College-Albuquerque has the most expensive tuition & fees of $88,847 and Navajo Technical University has the lowest tuition & fees of $2,450 among New Mexico Colleges.
The average itemized college cost for New Mexico Colleges is as follows:
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Brookline College-AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, NM | $88,847 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Eastern New Mexico University-Main CampusPortales, NM | $6,738 | $8,718 | $281 | $363 | $950 | $8,446 | $7,842 |
| Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts DevelopmentSanta Fe, NM | $5,801 | $5,801 | $215 | $215 | $2,400 | $12,488 | $13,648 |
| Navajo Technical UniversityCrownpoint, NM | $2,450 | $2,450 | $75 | $75 | $2,600 | $8,072 | $6,920 |
| New Mexico Highlands UniversityLas Vegas, NM | $7,260 | $12,180 | $204 | $409 | $1,144 | $9,674 | $10,352 |
| New Mexico Institute of Mining and TechnologySocorro, NM | $9,058 | $26,312 | $319 | $1,038 | $800 | $9,614 | $9,614 |
| New Mexico State University-Main CampusLas Cruces, NM | $8,147 | $25,271 | $262 | $975 | $1,240 | $12,026 | $12,762 |
| Northern New Mexico CollegeEspanola, NM | $5,064 | $14,328 | $211 | $597 | $1,200 | - | $12,540 |
| St. John's CollegeSanta Fe, NM | $38,946 | $1,113 | $410 | $15,468 | $13,000 | ||
| University of New Mexico-Main CampusAlbuquerque, NM | $8,115 | $26,451 | $283 | $1,047 | $1,328 | $11,884 | $11,884 |
| University of the SouthwestHobbs, NM | $16,670 | $549 | - | $8,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Western New Mexico UniversitySilver City, NM | $7,868 | $14,354 | $205 | $292 | $1,600 | $10,940 | $10,940 |
| Average | $6,722 | $23,361 | $228 | $607 | $1,367 | $10,661 | $11,318 |