Pay for School

Invest in your education

As you begin to calculate your next move, our advisors can help you create the best financial plan to pay for school. Our Net Price Calculator can provide a preliminary estimate of federal, state and institutional aid eligibility.

Estimate Your Aid Eligibility

Grants, scholarships, student loans, waivers and work-study programs are available. Fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to see if you qualify. Apply between January 1 and March 1 for priority consideration.

Start Your FAFSA

NMSU’s FAFSA code is 002657.

2024-2025 Academic Year Budget

New Mexico Residents Arizona and Colorado Residents El Paso and Texas Residents Within 135 Miles of NMSU Western Undergraduate Exchange Residents Other Non-New Mexico Residents
Tuition and Fees* $8,504 $26,830 $26,830 $26,830 $26,830
Tuition Discount - $18,326 $17,653 $14,962 -
Tuition Rate 8,504 $8,504 $9,177 $11,868 $26,830**
Residence Hall $4,780 - $6,768 $4,780 - $6,768 $4,780 - $6,768 $4,780 - $6,768 $4,780 - $6,768
Meal Plan $5,200 - $5,776 $5,200 - $5,776 $5,200 - $5,776 $5,200 - $5,776 $5,200 - $5,776
Books and Supplies $1,250 $1,250 $1,250 $1,250 $1,250

* Flat rate for 15 or more credits per semester.

† Prices depend on choice of double-occupancy in a first-year residence hall.

‡ Prices depend on meal plan choices available to first-year students.

** Out-of-State Competitive Tuition Discount may be available to eligible, high-achieving out-of-state residents.

College is an investment for a lifetime. Be sure to explore your financial assistance opportunities through NMSU's Financial Aid and Scholarship Services.