What college costs in New Mexico
We have federal cost data for 9 four-year colleges in New Mexico: 7 public and 2 private. For 2024–25, the median cost of attendance was $21,562 at public colleges (in-state) and $55,824 at private colleges. The median average net price, what students who got federal aid actually paid, was $12,570. Colleges are sorted by average net price.
New Mexico state financial aid
- State Higher Education Agency: New Mexico Higher Education Department
Source: U.S. Department of Education state contacts. State grants usually require state residency and the FAFSA.
| College | Cost of attendance | Avg net price | Net price, income under $30k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern New Mexico University-Main CampusPortales | $18,940 | $4,904 | $3,663 |
| Western New Mexico UniversitySilver City | $21,562 | $8,522 | $8,381 |
| New Mexico State University-Main CampusLas Cruces | $23,274 | $8,889 | $6,648 |
| New Mexico Institute of Mining and TechnologySocorro | $24,967 | $9,873 | $5,136 |
| Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts DevelopmentSanta Fe | $24,854 | $12,570 | $10,974 |
| New Mexico Highlands UniversityLas Vegas | $20,868 | $14,838 | $13,511 |
| University of New Mexico-Main CampusAlbuquerque | $21,259 | $15,489 | $11,938 |
| College | Cost of attendance | Avg net price | Net price, income under $30k |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of the SouthwestHobbs | $28,210 | $16,927 | $15,384 |
| St. John's CollegeSanta Fe | $55,824 | $26,674 | $16,014 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, cost of attendance 2024–25. Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid; it doesn't apply to international students. Public costs are in-state. Colleges with too little reported data are left out.