Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $8,147
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $25,271
- Average Net Price
- $6,747
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 40.3%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $12,026
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $12,762
- Books & Supplies
- $1,240
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $21,413
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $17,095
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $181/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 45.4%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 22.9%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 40.3%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $5,104 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $5,724 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $8,877 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $10,223 |
| $110,001+ | $10,360 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families at New Mexico State pay far less than the $25,271 out-of-state sticker price. The average net price is just $6,747, and low-income families pay only $5,104 annually. Over four years, that's about $20,400 for students from families earning under $30,000. Even middle-class families earning $75,000-$110,000 pay around $10,223 per year, totaling roughly $41,000 for a degree.
Graduates leave with a median debt of $17,095, translating to monthly payments of $181. With median earnings of $39,067 ten years after graduation, that payment represents about 5.5% of gross monthly income. The university primarily serves Hispanic students who make up 63% of enrollment, and 40% receive Pell Grants for low-income families.
In-state students get the best financial deal here, representing 71% of enrollment and paying less than the published out-of-state rates.
Graduates leave with a median debt of $17,095, translating to monthly payments of $181. With median earnings of $39,067 ten years after graduation, that payment represents about 5.5% of gross monthly income. The university primarily serves Hispanic students who make up 63% of enrollment, and 40% receive Pell Grants for low-income families.
In-state students get the best financial deal here, representing 71% of enrollment and paying less than the published out-of-state rates.
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