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96.1%Acceptance
$8,115Tuition
16,686Students
53%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$44,792Earnings
#21 in New MexicoPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$8,115
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,450
Average Net Price
$17,478
Students Receiving Financial Aid
36.2%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,884
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,884
Books & Supplies
$1,328
Total Cost of Attendance
$21,327
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,450
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$196/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
47.7%
Students Taking Federal Loans
42.9%
Pell Grant Recipients
36.2%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $13,908
$30,001 – $48,000 $15,609
$48,001 – $75,000 $18,586
$75,001 – $110,000 $20,679
$110,001+ $20,948

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Cost Overview

The average student pays $17,478 per year after financial aid, though costs vary dramatically by family income. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $13,908 annually, while those from households above $110,000 pay $20,948. Over four years, total costs range from roughly $55,600 to $83,800 depending on your family's financial situation.

Most graduates leave with $18,450 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $196. That's manageable against median starting salaries of $42,863, requiring about 5.5% of gross income for loan payments. Only 43% of students take federal loans, suggesting many can afford college without borrowing heavily.

In-state students get the strong deal here, representing 80% of enrollment and paying just $8,115 in tuition. New Mexico families benefit most from UNM's accessibility, especially those qualifying for need-based aid in a state where Hispanic students comprise over half the student body.

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