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Community-college tuition in New Mexico

Published in-state tuition for community colleges in New Mexico, ranked highest to lowest. Use this as a quick reference for comparing the published price tag across institutions; for a full picture of what you'll actually pay, see each college's profile and our cost-and-aid guide for New Mexico.

  1. New Mexico Military InstituteRoswell, NM$7,190
  2. Northern New Mexico CollegeEspanola, NM$6,400
  3. University of New Mexico-Gallup CampusGallup, NM$2,906
  4. New Mexico State University-AlamogordoAlamogordo, NM$2,616
  5. New Mexico State University-Dona AnaLas Cruces, NM$2,322
  6. University of New Mexico-Los Alamos CampusLos Alamos, NM$2,214
  7. New Mexico State University-GrantsGrants, NM$2,136
  8. University of New Mexico-Valencia County CampusLos Lunas, NM$1,878
  9. Luna Community CollegeLas Vegas, NM$1,474
  10. New Mexico Junior CollegeHobbs, NM$1,440
  11. Southeast New Mexico CollegeCarlsbad, NM$1,176
  12. Southwestern Indian Polytechnic InstituteAlbuquerque, NM$1,095

How to read this table

The published rate is what the institution charges before financial aid is applied. New Mexico community colleges are funded through a combination of state appropriations, local tax support (in many states), and student tuition; the public colleges on this list are required to publish their tuition schedules and report them annually to the U.S. Department of Education. Private nonprofit and private for-profit two-year colleges in New Mexico report similarly but may not benefit from state subsidy, which is why their tuition rates can be substantially higher.

Tuition alone is the smallest component of a community-college cost decision for most students. The full annual cost of attendance — including required fees, books, supplies, transportation, and (when applicable) room and board — is consistently several times the tuition figure shown here. Federal Pell Grants, state grant programs in New Mexico, and institutional aid typically reduce the out-of-pocket cost dramatically, often to zero for the lowest-income students. Always file the FAFSA before you decide which community college is most affordable for you personally; the answer based on real cost is frequently different from the answer based on sticker price.

If you are not a New Mexico resident, expect a meaningfully higher tuition rate at most public community colleges in the state. Out-of-state tuition is reported on each college's full profile.