by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Luna Community College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Luna Community College amounted to $1,906 for the year. For students from out of state the figure was $3,418. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of those figures, the required fees amounted to $250 in-state and $250 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,656 | $3,168 |
| Fees | $250 | $250 |
| Total | $1,906 | $3,418 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much will Luna Community College cost per credit hour part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how Luna Community College prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NM | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Luna Community College is comparatively affordable.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the Luna Community College Financial Aid page to learn more.
The table below shows how tuition at Luna Community College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,392 | $2,664 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,488 | $2,832 |
| One Year Ago | $1,584 | $3,000 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,656 | $3,168 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Luna Community College has shifted across recent years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition increased 5.6%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $3,609 in the following year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
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Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 9.85%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $2,093. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 8.03%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $3,692.
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 | $2,093 | $3,692 |
| In 2 Years | $2,299 | $3,988 |
| In 3 Years | $2,525 | $4,308 |
| In 4 Years | $2,773 | $4,653 |
| In 5 Years | $3,046 | $5,026 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $16,641, versus roughly $9,690 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For details on financial aid availability at Luna Community College, see the Luna Community College Financial Aid page.
