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-Main Campus, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at New Mexico State University-Main Campus amounted to $8,183 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $25,307. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
The fees portion of those totals were $1,900 in-state and $1,900 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,283 | $23,407 |
| Fees | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| Total | $8,183 | $25,307 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much will New Mexico State University-Main Campus cost for part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how New Mexico State University-Main Campus costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In NM | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Against the nationwide average, New Mexico State University-Main Campus lands right around the average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the New Mexico State University-Main Campus Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at New Mexico State University-Main Campus has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,041 | $22,507 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,283 | $23,407 |
| One Year Ago | $6,283 | $23,407 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,283 | $23,407 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at NMSU Main Campus has shifted across recent years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.91%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $8,502. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.13%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $25,845.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,502 | $25,845 |
| In 2 Years | $8,834 | $26,394 |
| In 3 Years | $9,179 | $26,955 |
| In 4 Years | $9,537 | $27,528 |
| In 5 Years | $9,909 | $28,113 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $106,722, or about $36,052 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For details on financial aid availability at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, go to the New Mexico State University-Main Campus Financial Aid page.
