UNM 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,905

Cost of attendance at University of New Mexico-Main Campus in 2022 for students from New Mexico.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Mexico's average	$6,451
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,243

Cost of attendance at University of New Mexico-Main Campus in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Mexico's average	$14,455
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of New Mexico-Main Campus was $11,396. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at UNM

UNM net price calculator

$11,396

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in New Mexico and nationwide.

New Mexico's average	$10,477
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of UNM for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$11,396	$804 (7%)	$13,742	$15,144	$17,292	$19,060	$19,476
2021	$12,200	$832 (7%)	$13,105	$14,530	$16,644	$18,013	$19,351
2020	$11,368	$252 (2%)	$13,242	$14,458	$16,557	$18,920	$19,233
2019	$11,620	$337 (3%)	$13,137	$14,597	$16,866	$18,415	$19,235
2018	$11,283	$53	$13,108	$14,388	$16,239	$17,309	$18,451
2017	$11,230	$123 (1%)	$11,790	$13,006	$14,793	$15,748	$17,443
2016	$11,107	$1,733 (13%)	$8,008	$8,458	$10,473	$12,019	$16,129
2015	$12,840	$1,739 (16%)	$9,056	$10,526	$11,959	$12,710	$12,341
2014	$11,101	--	$7,100	$8,636	$10,514	$11,722	$13,397

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of New Mexico-Main Campus's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$23,725	$1,547 (6%)	$7,905	$14,626	$1,194
2021	$25,272	$657 (3%)	$8,161	$15,845	$1,266
2020	$24,615	$626 (3%)	$7,875	$15,582	$1,158
2019	$23,989	$521 (2%)	$7,633	$15,230	$1,126
2018	$23,468	$422 (2%)	$7,448	$14,918	$1,102
2017	$23,046	$379 (2%)	$7,340	$14,626	$1,080
2016	$22,667	$621 (3%)	$7,071	$14,524	$1,072
2015	$22,046	$194	$6,846	$14,136	$1,064
2014	$21,852	$1,078 (5%)	$6,846	$13,958	$1,048
2013	$20,774	--	$6,050	$13,694	$1,030

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at UNM? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $10,396 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at UNM is $1,155 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: UNM estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,194.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, UNM estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $4,230

If living off-campus, with family: $4,230

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,230
How much is UNM application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $25 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: UNM offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of New Mexico-Main Campus cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$275	$336
For out-of-state students	$975	$1,079

Housing and Meal

**UNM requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of New Mexico-Main Campus for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$10,396	21	2,492
2021	N/A	N/A	$10,262	21	2,590
2020	$4,500	$4,890	N/A	21	2,492
2019	N/A	N/A	$9,864	0	2,590
2018	N/A	N/A	$9,662	0	2,590
2017	$4,582	$4,890	N/A	0	2,070
2016	$4,450	$4,890	N/A	0	2,280

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of New Mexico-Main Campus during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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