Paying for New Mexico State University-Main Campus

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$8,147 8.01%	$25,271 2.45%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$6,579 6.25%	$19,421 2.05%

The 2024 tuition & fees of New Mexico State University-Main Campus (NMSU) are $8,147 for New Mexico residents and $25,271 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee is the same as last year (2023) at NMSU.

77% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $13,392. It could cover 52.99% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $12,719 for New Mexico residents and $29,843 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

NMSU's 4-year tuition is $34,759 for New Mexico residents and $104,900 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $112,365 for New Mexico residents and $182,507 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at New Mexico State University-Main Campus is $8,147 for New Mexico residents and $25,271 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 8.01% for New Mexico residents and increased by 2.45% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($10,754) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of NMSU is $8,799 for New Mexico residents and $25,890 for out-of-state students, a 2.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

NMSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,543	$24,667	$15,532
2023-2024	$8,147	$25,271	$16,724
Change % 2023-2024	8.01%	2.45%	7.67%
2024-2025	$8,799	$25,890	$18,007

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $6,579 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $19,421. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount ($11,528) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at NMSU is $6,990 for New Mexico residents and $19,819 for out-of-state students , a 2.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

NMSU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$6,192	$19,031	$15,532
2023-2024	$6,579	$19,421	$16,724
Change % 2023-2024	6.25%	2.05%	7.67%
2024-2025	$6,990	$19,819	$18,007

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. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $262 for New Mexico residents and $975 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $288 for New Mexico residents and $1,001 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$262	$975
	2023-2024	$262	$975
	2024-2025	$262	$975
Graduate	2022-2023	$288	$1,001
	2023-2024	$288	$1,001
	2024-2025	$288	$1,001

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,724 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 7.67% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 23.44% compared to the previous year.

The NMSU's 2024 on-campus COA is $26,111 for state residents and $43,235 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $26,847 for state residents and $43,971 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At NMSU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$8,147
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$25,271
Room & Board	$12,026	$12,762
Personal Expenses	$4,698	$4,698
Books & Supplies	$1,240
COA (In-State)	$26,111	$26,847
COA (Out-of-State)	$43,235	$43,971

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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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at NMSU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at NMSU is $34,759 for New Mexico residents and $104,900 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.

NMSU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$8,359	$8,575	$8,798	$9,027	$34,759
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$25,647	$26,029	$26,416	$26,809	$104,900
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$8,575	$8,798	$9,027	$9,261	$35,661
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$26,029	$26,416	$26,809	$27,208	$106,461
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$8,798	$9,027	$9,261	$9,501	$36,587
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$26,416	$26,809	$27,208	$27,613	$108,045
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$9,027	$9,261	$9,501	$9,748	$37,537
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$26,809	$27,208	$27,613	$28,023	$109,653
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$9,261	$9,501	$9,748	$10,001	$38,511
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$27,208	$27,613	$28,023	$28,440	$111,284

COA including Books, 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 $112,365 for New Mexico residents and $182,507 for out-of-state students.

NMSU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$26,879	$27,670	$28,487	$29,329	$112,365
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$44,167	$45,124	$46,105	$47,111	$182,507
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$27,670	$28,487	$29,329	$30,197	$115,684
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$45,124	$46,105	$47,111	$48,144	$186,484
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$28,487	$29,329	$30,197	$31,093	$119,106
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$46,105	$47,111	$48,144	$49,204	$190,565
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$29,329	$30,197	$31,093	$32,016	$122,636
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$47,111	$48,144	$49,204	$50,292	$194,752
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$30,197	$31,093	$32,016	$32,969	$126,276
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$48,144	$49,204	$50,292	$51,408	$199,049

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 77% 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 $58,797 for New Mexico residents and $128,939 for out-of-state students.

NMSU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$13,487	$14,278	$15,095	$15,937	$58,797
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$30,775	$31,732	$32,713	$33,719	$128,939
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$14,278	$15,095	$15,937	$16,805	$62,116
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$31,732	$32,713	$33,719	$34,752	$132,916
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$15,095	$15,937	$16,805	$17,701	$65,538
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$32,713	$33,719	$34,752	$35,812	$136,997
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$15,937	$16,805	$17,701	$18,624	$69,068
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$33,719	$34,752	$35,812	$36,900	$141,184
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$16,805	$17,701	$18,624	$19,577	$72,708
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$34,752	$35,812	$36,900	$38,016	$145,481

	In-State	Out-of-State
New Mexico State University-Main Campus	$8,147	$25,271
Grand Canyon University	$17,263
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley	$9,467	$19,542
Utah Valley University	$6,270	$17,830
Chicago State University	$12,754	$12,754
University of Missouri-Kansas City	$12,734	$30,734