The Cheapest Colleges in New Mexico by Out of State Total Cost for 2023
If you're looking for an affordable university in New Mexico but aren't a state resident, these are the least expensive out of state colleges to consider. Additionally, if you are a foreign citizen and cannot qualify for in-state tuition, these are the cheapest universities in New Mexico for international students.
Affordable doesn't simply mean finding a school with a low published out of state total cost. It's important to research the typical financial aid package offered by a school, the average net price actually paid and most importantly the quality of education you receive for your tuition dollar. Sometimes a school which appears cheap based on list price can be a poor relative value if it can't award competitive financial aid or doesn't offer a quality education. The list below is a ranking on published out of state total cost with no consideration of actual average price paid or academic quality of the school. Please see the CollegeCalc best value colleges in New Mexico list for a ranking which considers school quality and average net price.
Total cost may factor in an estimated off-campus living expense if a school doens't provide housing. This estimate may vary widely by college. To view a rank by academic fees alone please see our New Mexico tuition ranking.
The most affordable four year colleges in New Mexico are listed by one year's out of state total cost list price for the 2021/2022 school year. Total cost includes tuition, room and board or estimated off campus living expenses, books and supplies and other fees.
What is the cheapest college in New Mexico? Leading the colleges list is Navajo Technical College in Crownpoint with an out of state total cost of $11,940.
Academic Rating is a CollegeCalc rating of a college's overall academics and effectiveness. The score ranges from zero to one hundred, with fifty being the median for all eligible colleges. Dollar value is a measure of a school's academic rating compared with the average price paid by students. Colleges which are ranked "n/a" didn't report sufficient data to formulate a score. Learn more about our rating methodology.
All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2021/2022 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2021/2022 academic year.
| College | Out of State Total Cost | Rating | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 Navajo Technical CollegeCrownpoint, Public Not For Profit |
$11,940 | NA | NA |
#2 University of Phoenix Albuquerque CampusAlbuquerque, Private For Profit |
$16,650 | NA | NA |
#3 Eastern New Mexico University Main CampusPortales, Public Not For Profit |
$17,452 | 30 | 26 |
#4 Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native CultureSanta Fe, Public Not For Profit |
$18,983 | NA | NA |
#5 Brown Mackie College AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, Private For Profit |
$20,097 | NA | NA |
#6 New Mexico Highlands UniversityLas Vegas, Public Not For Profit |
$21,584 | NA | NA |
#7 Northern New Mexico CollegeEspanola, Public Not For Profit |
$23,382 | NA | NA |
#8 National American University AlbuquerqueAlbuequerque, Private For Profit |
$23,532 | NA | NA |
#9 National American University Rio RanchoRio Rancho, Private For Profit |
$23,559 | NA | NA |
#10 University of the SouthwestHobbs, Private Not For Profit |
$25,010 | NA | NA |
#11 Western New Mexico UniversitySilver City, Public Not For Profit |
$25,731 | NA | NA |
#12 Southwest University of Visual Arts AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, Private For Profit |
$31,613 | NA | NA |
#13 New Mexico Institute of Mining and TechnologySocorro, Public Not For Profit |
$33,572 | 65 | 80 |
#14 New Mexico State University Main CampusLas Cruces, Public Not For Profit |
$36,414 | 42 | 69 |
#15 University of New Mexico Main CampusAlbuquerque, Public Not For Profit |
$36,833 | 50 | 39 |
#16 Santa Fe University of Art and DesignSanta Fe, Private For Profit |
$42,692 | NA | NA |
#17 St John's CollegeSanta Fe, Private Not For Profit |
$50,688 | 61 | 62 |