Western New Mexico University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,558

Cost of attendance at Western New Mexico University 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

$13,541

Cost of attendance at Western New Mexico University 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 Western New Mexico University was $13,483. 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 Western New Mexico University

Western New Mexico University net price calculator

$13,483

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 Western New Mexico University 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	$13,483	$364 (3%)	$13,902	$14,004	$20,213	$20,213
2021	$13,119	$1,210 (10%)	$13,582	$13,091	$14,537	$14,563	$14,150
2020	$11,909	$864 (7%)	$12,306	$11,773	$15,278	$18,758
2019	$12,773	$273 (2%)	$13,086	$13,912	$19,362
2018	$12,500	$1,895 (18%)	$11,931	$13,809		$15,401	$18,171
2017	$10,605	$727 (6%)	$10,844	$13,414	$15,517
2016	$11,332	$338 (3%)	$11,535	$9,480	$15,676	$16,746	$16,746
2015	$10,994	$1,031 (10%)	$10,961	$12,440	$12,923	$14,981
2014	$9,963	--	$9,869	$13,733	$14,846

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Western New Mexico University'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	$23,036	$216	$6,558	$14,878	$1,600
2021	$23,252	$490 (2%)	$6,574	$15,078	$1,600
2020	$22,762	$308 (1%)	$6,306	$14,856	$1,600
2019	$22,454	No change	$6,066	$14,788	$1,600
2018	$22,454	$1,778 (9%)	$6,066	$14,788	$1,600
2017	$20,676	$458 (2%)	$5,906	$13,304	$1,466
2016	$20,218	$919 (5%)	$5,704	$13,106	$1,408
2015	$19,299	$900 (5%)	$5,346	$12,601	$1,352
2014	$18,399	$938 (5%)	$4,723	$12,352	$1,324
2013	$17,461	--	$4,314	$11,875	$1,272

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does Western New Mexico University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 382 dormitories available to its students at $5,900 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Western New Mexico University is $656 per month.
Does Western New Mexico University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Western New Mexico University for one academic year is $4,600, which works out to $511 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Western New Mexico University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,600.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Western New Mexico University 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: $4,288

If living off-campus, with family: $4,288

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,288
How much is Western New Mexico University application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $30 and $40 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Western New Mexico University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Western New Mexico University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$184	$198
For out-of-state students	$262	$282

Housing and Meal

Western New Mexico University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Western New Mexico University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,600	$5,900	N/A	19	382
2021	$4,380	$5,900	N/A	19	382
2020	$4,380	$5,990	N/A	19	382
2019	$4,300	$5,990	N/A	19	387
2018	$4,300	$5,990	N/A	19	382
2017	$4,100	$4,836	N/A	0	379
2016	$4,000	$6,410	N/A	0	474

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Western New Mexico University 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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