We have the most affordable tuition in New Mexico and one of the most affordable in the United States, while still providing quality graduate education. Out-of-state students enrolling in 6 or fewer hours per semester pay tuition and fees at the lower in-state rate.

Graduate School Financial Assistance Options

Communicative Disorders Leveling

If you are a graduate student taking CDIS leveling courses or seeking a second bachelor's degree, your leveling courses cost $275 per credit hour (this price includes tuition, fees and any online course fees).

Get more information about CDIS leveling >

Tuition and Fees

Graduate tuition and fees depend on the number of credit hours you take. Please note: all costs are subject to change without notice.

Cost Overview 2023–24

New Mexico Resident Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour

Number of Credit HoursCost
1–6
(add $17 per credit hour for online classes)
$303.00 per credit hour
9 credit hours $2,727.00 per semester

Non-Resident/Out-of-State/International Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour

CategoryCost
1–6 credit hours
(add $17 per credit hour for online classes)
$303.00 per credit hour
Communicative Disorders Leveling Students
(more info)
$275.00 per credit hour
7 credit hours or more (out-of-state/non-resident rate)
(add $17 per credit hour for online classes)
$401.50 per credit hour
9 credit hours $3,613.50 per semester

General One-Time Fees for New Students

Fee DescriptionRate
ID Card Fee $25.00
Registration Fee (enrolled in 1–6 credit hours) $35.00
Registration Fee (enrolled over 6 credit hours) $60.00

2023–24 Tuition and Fees by Credit Hour

Tuition and fees are charged according to the number of credit hours you take. If you are interested in attending part-time, the following costs are for anyone taking 9 or fewer hours during any given semester.

DescriptionCost
Tuition $197 per credit hour
Fees $106 per credit hour
Total
(add $17 per credit hour for online classes)
$303 per credit hour

Estimated Semester Cost to Attend, Living On Campus

New Mexico Resident

DescriptionCost for DoubleCost for Suite
Tuition and Fees (9 credit hours) $2,727.00 $2,727.00
Residence Hall $1,948.00 $2,533.00
Meals (carte blanche meal plan) $2,137.00 $2,137.00
Books and Supplies (estimated) $500.00 $500.00
Total Estimated Per Semester $7,312.00 $7,897.00

Non-Resident/Out-of-State/International

DescriptionCost for DoubleCost for Suite
Tuition and Fees (9 credit hours) $3,613.50 $3,613.50
Residence Hall $1,948.00 $2,533.00
Meals (carte blanche meal plan) $2,137.00 $2,137.00
Books and Supplies (estimated) $500.00 $500.00
Total Estimated Per Semester $8,198.50 $8,783.50

Estimated Yearly Cost to Attend, Living Off Campus

New Mexico Resident

DescriptionFall and Spring Semester Cost
Tuition and Fees (9 credit hours, rounded to nearest dollar) $5,454.00
Books and Supplies (estimated) $1,000.00
Health and Accident Insurance (estimated) $500.00
Personal Expenses (estimated: clothing, medicine and misc.) $1,500.00
Total Estimated Per Year $8,454.00

Non-Resident/Out-of-State/International

DescriptionFall and Spring Semester Cost
Tuition and Fees (9 credit hours, rounded to nearest dollar) $7,227.00
Books and Supplies (estimated) $1,000.00
Health and Accident Insurance (estimated) $500.00
Personal Expenses (estimated: clothing, medicine and misc.) $1,500.00
Total Estimated Per Year $10,227.00

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