by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana were $2,718 each year. For students from out of state the figure was $6,360. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Of those figures, the required fees amounted to $678 in-state and $678 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,040 | $5,682 |
| Fees | $678 | $678 |
| Total | $2,718 | $6,360 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not cover room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much would New Mexico State University-Dona Ana charge part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how New Mexico State University-Dona Ana 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, New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is comparatively affordable.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,962 | $5,466 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,040 | $5,682 |
| One Year Ago | $2,040 | $5,682 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,040 | $5,682 |
The following chart shows how tuition at NMSU Dona Ana has moved over recent reported years.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 8.35%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $2,945. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 3.99%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $6,613.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $2,945 | $6,613 |
| In 2 Years | $3,190 | $6,877 |
| In 3 Years | $3,456 | $7,151 |
| In 4 Years | $3,744 | $7,436 |
| In 5 Years | $4,056 | $7,732 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $28,077, or close to $13,335 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For specifics on financial aid at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, see the New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Financial Aid page.
