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

Most Affordable Public Colleges in New Mexico

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

Most Affordable Private Colleges in New Mexico

#	College	City	Tuition (In-State)	Earnings (10yr)
1	University of the Southwest	Hobbs	$16,670	$45,389
2	St. John's College	Santa Fe	$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.