5 Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Programs
| # | School | Net Price | In-State Tuition | Graduation Rate | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Navajo Technical University
Crownpoint, New Mexico
|
$3,307 | $4,250 | 19.7% | |
| 2 |
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, New Mexico
|
$6,747 | $8,147 | 52.2% | 78.1% |
| 3 |
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, New Mexico
|
$8,265 | $9,058 | 56.4% | 74.4% |
| 4 |
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development
Santa Fe, New Mexico
|
$12,322 | $5,801 | 24.5% | 100.0% |
| 5 |
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, New Mexico
|
$17,478 | $8,115 | 52.5% | 96.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What explains the wide gap between tuition and net costs at New Mexico schools?
The Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture has in-state tuition of $5,801 but a net cost of $12,322 after aid calculations. Meanwhile, UNM's in-state tuition of $8,115 results in a much higher net cost of $17,478, reflecting different financial aid distributions across student populations.
How do graduation rates compare across New Mexico's writing programs?
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology leads with a 56.40% graduation rate, followed closely by UNM at 52.50%. Navajo Technical University has the lowest completion rate at 19.70%, though this reflects the unique challenges faced by tribal colleges serving remote communities.
Does the Legislative Lottery Scholarship apply to all these programs?
The scholarship covers tuition at public universities for qualifying New Mexico residents who maintain specific GPA requirements. All five schools are public institutions, making students potentially eligible for this funding that significantly reduces the burden of tuition costs.
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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.