by our College Data Analytics TeamIs UNM Los Alamos worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
UNM Los Alamos is ranked #982 out of 1,976 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B (above average for value). Within New Mexico, it ranks #23 of 33 for value.
Read the full UNM Los Alamos value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is ranked #25 out of #32 in New Mexico for quality and #23 out of #33 for New Mexico value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the UNM Los Alamos financial aid page to be sure.
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is ranked #982 out of 1,976 for value nationwide.
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at UNM Los Alamos costs about $15,382. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $61,530 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $18,251 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $13,470 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $15,382 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $61,530 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the UNM Los Alamos net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a UNM Los Alamos degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $73,004 | — | — |
| All Students | $61,530 | #982 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $53,880 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $73,004 | — | — |
| All Students | $61,530 | #23 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $53,880 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at UNM Los Alamos shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8,792 |
| $30K–$48K | $9,255 |
| $48K–$75K | $13,905 |
| $75K–$110K | $14,405 |
About 60% of UNM Los Alamos undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $3,968 per year. Get more details on the UNM Los Alamos financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the UNM Los Alamos net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.