Paying for New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$2,718 21.45%	$6,360 8.16%

The 2024 tuition & fees of New Mexico State University-Dona Ana (NMSU-Dona Ana) are $2,718 for New Mexico residents and $6,360 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $8,851 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee is the same as last year (2023) at NMSU-Dona Ana.

45% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $5,693. It could cover 89.51% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $15,725 for New Mexico residents and $19,367 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

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Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is $2,718 for New Mexico residents and $6,360 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 21.45% for New Mexico residents and increased by 8.16% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount ($5,168) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $8,851.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of NMSU-Dona Ana is $3,301 for New Mexico residents and $6,879 for out-of-state students, a 8.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.

NMSU-Dona Ana Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$2,238	$5,880	$14,145
2023-2024	$2,718	$6,360	$17,460
Change % 2023-2024	21.45%	8.16%	23.44%
2024-2025	$3,301	$6,879	$21,552

Cost 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 NMSU-Dona Ana. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $85 for New Mexico residents and $237 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$85	$237
	2023-2024	$85	$237
	2024-2025	$85	$237

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to NMSU-Dona Ana
	In-State	Out-of-State
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana	$2,718	$6,360
Central New Mexico Community College	$1,934	$8,366
San Juan College	$1,790	$4,985
Santa Fe Community College	$2,505	$4,995
Clovis Community College	$1,736	$3,224
New Mexico Junior College	$1,920	$2,280