Cheapest History Colleges in New Mexico

New Mexico's most affordable History programs show dramatic cost differences, with Eastern New Mexico University charging just $6,199 net price compared to private University of the Southwest at $19,969. The state's rich archaeological heritage and federal research facilities like Los Alamos create opportunities for History graduates in cultural resource management and government research. Public universities here benefit from the Legislative Lottery Scholarship, which can eliminate tuition costs entirely for qualifying residents.

Programs

$6,199 – $19,969

Net Price Range

$22,580

Avg. Program Earnings

38.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

6 History Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, New Mexico	$6,199	$6,863	39.8%	27.6%
2	New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, New Mexico	$6,747	$8,147	52.2%	78.1%
3	Western New Mexico University Silver City, New Mexico	$7,912	$7,868	34.9%
4	New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, New Mexico	$14,141	$7,260	25.6%
5	University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, New Mexico	$17,478	$8,115	52.5%	96.1%
6	University of the Southwest Hobbs, New Mexico	$19,969	$16,670	26.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Eastern New Mexico University so affordable for History students?

Eastern New Mexico University offers the lowest net price at $6,199, despite having a selective 27.55% acceptance rate. The combination of low in-state tuition at $6,863 and substantial financial aid makes it the most budget-friendly option in the state.

How do graduation rates compare among New Mexico's affordable History programs?

New Mexico State University and University of New Mexico both achieve 52% graduation rates, the highest among state schools. In contrast, New Mexico Highlands University graduates only 25.6% of students, despite charging similar in-state tuition of $7,260.

Does the Legislative Lottery Scholarship cover full tuition at these universities?

The scholarship covers full tuition at public universities for qualifying New Mexico residents. With in-state tuition ranging from $6,863 to $8,147 at public schools, eligible students can attend virtually tuition-free while focusing on living expenses and fees.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.