Below you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for University of New Mexico-Taos Campus, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus ran $2,136 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $5,136. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Required fees account for amounted to $132 in-state and $132 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,004 | $5,004 |
| Fees | $132 | $132 |
| Total | $2,136 | $5,136 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much would University of New Mexico-Taos Campus charge part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For some context, here is how University of New Mexico-Taos Campus tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In NM | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, University of New Mexico-Taos Campus is a relative bargain.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the University of New Mexico-Taos Campus Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,800 | $4,680 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,872 | $4,872 |
| One Year Ago | $1,872 | $4,872 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,004 | $5,004 |
The following chart shows how tuition at UNM Taos has trended over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition increased 2.7%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $5,275 next year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 4.55%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $2,233. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.68%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $5,273.
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 | $2,233 | $5,273 |
| In 2 Years | $2,334 | $5,414 |
| In 3 Years | $2,440 | $5,559 |
| In 4 Years | $2,550 | $5,707 |
| In 5 Years | $2,665 | $5,859 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $21,953, or close to $9,557 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
To learn about financial aid at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus, see the University of New Mexico-Taos Campus Financial Aid page.