by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College stood at $1,804 per year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $3,268. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of those figures, the required fees totaled $100 in-state and $100 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,704 | $3,168 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Total | $1,804 | $3,268 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What does Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College cost for part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In NM | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College is comparatively affordable.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,704 | $2,544 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,704 | $2,544 |
| One Year Ago | $1,704 | $2,544 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,704 | $3,168 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at ENMU - Ruidoso Campus has changed across the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition rose 24.5%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $4,069 for the coming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 0.00%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $1,804. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 7.87%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $3,525.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,804 | $3,525 |
| In 2 Years | $1,804 | $3,802 |
| In 3 Years | $1,804 | $4,101 |
| In 4 Years | $1,804 | $4,423 |
| In 5 Years | $1,804 | $4,770 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $15,851, or close to $7,216 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College, see the Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College Financial Aid page.
