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$2,004Tuition
355Students
16%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$44,792Earnings
#20 in New MexicoPublic2-yearData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$2,004
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,004
Average Net Price
$10,385
Students Receiving Financial Aid
14.7%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,884
Books & Supplies
$1,143
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,450
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$196/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
47.7%
Students Taking Federal Loans
2.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
14.7%

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 $9,644
$30,001 – $48,000 $10,257
$48,001 – $75,000 $12,161
$75,001 – $110,000 $16,135

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay around $9,644 per year at UNM-Taos, while those making $75,000-$110,000 face costs of $16,135 annually. Over two years, total expenses range from roughly $19,000 to $32,000 depending on family income. The published tuition of $2,004 for state residents tells only part of the story.

Graduates carry a median debt of $18,450, translating to monthly payments of $196. With median earnings hitting $44,792 ten years after graduation, that payment represents about 5% of gross monthly income. Only 2.44% of students take federal loans, suggesting most families pay as they go or rely on other funding sources. The 92.5% employment rate helps justify the investment for career-focused programs.

New Mexico residents get the strongest value proposition here. With 94% of students coming from in-state, locals clearly recognize the affordable pathway this rural campus provides into UNM's broader system.

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