How much has UNM's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 30.08% from 2014 ($34,110), where UNM's current cost is $44,370. In 2024, the COA is increased by 3.13% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $20,664 (2014) to $26,450 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 35.89% over the past 10 years. The graduate school tuition & fees has raised from $21,322 (year 2014) to $21,550 (year 2024).

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for University of New Mexico-Main Campus over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 30.08% for that period where the last year costs were $44,370. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 35.89% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $26,450. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at University of New Mexico-Main Campus over last the 10 years.
YearUndergraduateGraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2014-15$6,846$20,664$7,244$21,322-
2015-16$7,071$21,304$7,488$21,994 3.10%
2016-17$8,050$22,690$9,306$24,169 6.51%
2017-18$7,449$22,038$8,142$23,599 -2.87%
2018-19$7,633$22,587$6,258$18,140 2.49%
2019-20$7,875$23,292$6,456$18,707 3.12%
2020-21$8,161$24,499$7,321$19,890 5.18%
2021-22$7,906$25,243$7,115$20,487 3.04%
2022-23$8,076$26,412$7,363$21,518 4.63%
2023-24$8,115$26,450$7,395$21,550 0.14%
University of New Mexico-Main Campus Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,328, and it has increased 24.81% from the year 2014 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$1,064-
2015-16$1,072 0.75%
2016-17$1,080 0.75%
2017-18$1,102 2.04%
2018-19$1,126 2.18%
2019-20$1,158 2.84%
2020-21$1,266 9.33%
2021-22$1,194 -5.69%
2022-23$1,254 5.03%
2023-24$1,328 5.90%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 24.86% when a student lives on-campus facilities and 20.53% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$12,382$14,136-
2015-16$12,522$14,524 1.13%
2016-17$13,330$14,626 6.45%
2017-18$13,596$14,918 2.00%
2018-19$13,880$15,230 2.09%
2019-20$14,198$15,582 2.29%
2020-21$14,438$15,845 1.69%
2021-22$14,626$14,626 1.30%
2022-23$15,358$15,358 5.00%
2023-24$16,592$16,592 8.03%
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