by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Western New Mexico University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Western New Mexico University came in at $7,868 for the year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $14,342. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of that total, required fees totaled $2,954 in-state and $2,942 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,914 | $11,400 |
| Fees | $2,954 | $2,942 |
| Total | $7,868 | $14,342 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much would Western New Mexico University cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For some context, here is how Western New Mexico University 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 | Average | Expensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Western New Mexico University is fairly typical on price.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the Western New Mexico University Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at Western New Mexico University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,417 | $11,400 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,770 | $11,400 |
| One Year Ago | $4,914 | $11,400 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,914 | $11,400 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Western New Mexico University has tracked over the reported 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.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 6.50%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $8,379. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 1.96%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $14,623.
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 | $8,379 | $14,623 |
| In 2 Years | $8,924 | $14,910 |
| In 3 Years | $9,504 | $15,202 |
| In 4 Years | $10,122 | $15,500 |
| In 5 Years | $10,780 | $15,804 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $60,235, compared with about $36,929 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Western New Mexico University, head to the Western New Mexico University Financial Aid page.
