by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, 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 University of New Mexico-Main Campus were $10,140 per year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $33,060. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Within that total, required fees were $1,638 in-state and $1,638 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,502 | $31,422 |
| Fees | $1,638 | $1,638 |
| Total | $10,140 | $33,060 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much does University of New Mexico-Main Campus cost if you attend part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To see where that lands, here is how University of New Mexico-Main Campus prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In NM | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Relative to the national field, University of New Mexico-Main Campus is about average on cost.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the University of New Mexico-Main Campus Financial Aid page for more.
Take a look at how tuition at University of New Mexico-Main Campus has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,604 | $23,942 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,803 | $25,138 |
| One Year Ago | $6,803 | $25,138 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,502 | $31,422 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at UNM has tracked over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition climbed 25.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $41,324 next year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 9.20%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $11,072. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 9.92%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $36,340.
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 | $11,072 | $36,340 |
| In 2 Years | $12,090 | $39,945 |
| In 3 Years | $13,202 | $43,908 |
| In 4 Years | $14,416 | $48,264 |
| In 5 Years | $15,742 | $53,052 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $168,457, compared with about $50,780 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, check out the University of New Mexico-Main Campus Financial Aid page.
