Real costs by state · New Mexico · public colleges, in-state prices
Across 6 New Mexico public colleges, families earning $75,000–$110,000 paid between $4,210 and $21,413 per year — the lowest at New Mexico Military Institute. (Federal College Scorecard data, July 2026 refresh; in-state prices.)
| School | Sticker / yr | $75–110k families paid |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Military Institute | $19,121 | $4,210 |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | $18,940 | $8,388 |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus | $23,274 | $13,146 |
| New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | $24,967 | $14,753 |
| University of New Mexico-Main Campus | $21,259 | $17,906 |
| Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development | $24,854 | $21,413 |
"Paid" is the average net price reported to the U.S. Department of Education for aided in-state families at $75,000–$110,000 household income — planning data, not an offer. Out-of-state families typically pay more. Other income bands are on each school's page.
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