by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for New Mexico State University-Alamogordo, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo ran $3,000 per year. For students from out of state the figure was $6,072. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees totaled $672 in-state and $672 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,328 | $5,400 |
| Fees | $672 | $672 |
| Total | $3,000 | $6,072 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much does New Mexico State University-Alamogordo cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To see where that lands, here is how New Mexico State University-Alamogordo costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In NM | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is comparatively affordable.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the New Mexico State University-Alamogordo Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,232 | $5,184 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,328 | $5,400 |
| One Year Ago | $2,328 | $5,400 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,328 | $5,400 |
The chart here shows how tuition at NMSU Alamogordo has trended over the reported years.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
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Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 7.67%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $3,230. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 4.20%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $6,327.
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 | $3,230 | $6,327 |
| In 2 Years | $3,477 | $6,592 |
| In 3 Years | $3,743 | $6,868 |
| In 4 Years | $4,030 | $7,156 |
| In 5 Years | $4,339 | $7,456 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $26,943, versus roughly $14,480 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For specifics on financial aid at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo, see the New Mexico State University-Alamogordo Financial Aid page.
