Most Affordable Colleges in New Mexico

30 colleges in New Mexico ranked by lowest in-state tuition. Starting at $1,095/year.

Colleges: 30 | Lowest Tuition: $1,095 | Avg Tuition: $5,529

Cheapest Colleges in New Mexico — Tuition Comparison

#	College	City	Type	Tuition (In-State)	Earnings (10yr)
1	Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute	Albuquerque	Public	$1,095	$27,660
2	Southeast New Mexico College	Carlsbad	Public	$1,176	—
3	Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College	Ruidoso	Public	$1,372	$38,550
4	New Mexico Junior College	Hobbs	Public	$1,440	$34,233
5	Luna Community College	Las Vegas	Public	$1,474	$32,461
6	Clovis Community College	Clovis	Public	$1,592	$34,020
7	Santa Fe Community College	Santa Fe	Public	$1,851	$38,005
8	University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus	Los Lunas	Public	$1,878	$44,792
9	San Juan College	Farmington	Public	$1,928	$36,513
10	Central New Mexico Community College	Albuquerque	Public	$2,060	$36,869
11	New Mexico State University-Grants	Grants	Public	$2,136	$39,067
12	University of New Mexico-Taos Campus	Ranchos de Taos	Public	$2,136	$44,792
13	Mesalands Community College	Tucumcari	Public	$2,136	$32,272
14	University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus	Los Alamos	Public	$2,214	$44,792
15	Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus	Roswell	Public	$2,256	$38,550
16	New Mexico State University-Dona Ana	Las Cruces	Public	$2,322	$39,067
17	New Mexico State University-Alamogordo	Alamogordo	Public	$2,616	$39,067
18	University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus	Gallup	Public	$2,906	$44,792
19	Navajo Technical University	Crownpoint	Public	$4,346	$26,364
20	Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development	Santa Fe	Public	$5,920	$24,505
21	Northern New Mexico College	Espanola	Public	$6,400	$38,112
22	New Mexico Military Institute	Roswell	Public	$7,190	$57,410
23	Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus	Portales	Public	$7,194	$38,550
24	New Mexico Highlands University	Las Vegas	Public	$7,416	$45,937
25	Western New Mexico University	Silver City	Public	$7,856	$39,095
26	New Mexico State University-Main Campus	Las Cruces	Public	$8,183	$39,067
27	New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology	Socorro	Public	$9,476	$76,489
28	University of New Mexico-Main Campus	Albuquerque	Public	$10,140	$44,792
29	University of the Southwest	Hobbs	Private Nonprofit	$16,670	$45,389
30	St. John's College	Santa Fe	Private Nonprofit	$40,504	$44,985

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest college in New Mexico?

The most affordable college in New Mexico is Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute with in-state tuition of $1,095.

How many affordable colleges are in New Mexico?

There are 30 colleges in New Mexico with published tuition data, sorted from cheapest to most expensive.

What is the average tuition in New Mexico?

The average in-state tuition across New Mexico colleges is $5,529 per year.

Analysis based on U.S. Department of Education data. Not enrollment advice. Verify information with the institution directly.