by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Central New Mexico Community College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Central New Mexico Community College amounted to $2,060 annually. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $8,684. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $428 in-state and $428 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,632 | $8,256 |
| Fees | $428 | $428 |
| Total | $2,060 | $8,684 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much does Central New Mexico Community College cost per credit hour part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how Central New Mexico Community College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NM | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Central New Mexico Community College is a relative bargain.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Central New Mexico Community College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at Central New Mexico Community College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,368 | $7,224 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,512 | $7,632 |
| One Year Ago | $1,584 | $8,016 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,632 | $8,256 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at CNM has trended over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition went up 3.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $8,944 in the following year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 7.20%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $2,208. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 4.87%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $9,107.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $2,208 | $9,107 |
| In 2 Years | $2,366 | $9,550 |
| In 3 Years | $2,536 | $10,015 |
| In 4 Years | $2,718 | $10,502 |
| In 5 Years | $2,913 | $11,013 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $39,174, or close to $9,828 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Central New Mexico Community College, visit the Central New Mexico Community College Financial Aid page.
