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.
New Mexico Resident Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour
Number of Credit Hours | Cost |
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
Category | Cost |
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 Description | Rate |
ID Card Fee |
$25.00 |
Registration Fee (enrolled in 1–6 credit hours) |
$35.00 |
Registration Fee (enrolled over 6 credit hours) |
$60.00 |
2022–23 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.
Description | Cost |
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
Description | Cost for Double | Cost 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
Description | Cost for Double | Cost 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
Description | Fall and Spring Semester Cost |
Tuition and Fees (9 credit hours, rounded to nearest dollar) |
$5,454.00 |
Room and Board, Living Off Campus (This figure is taken from the College Board's 2021-22 student expense budget estimates.) |
$14,430.00 |
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 |
$22,884.00 |
Non-Resident/Out-of-State/International
Description | Fall and Spring Semester Cost |
Tuition and Fees (9 credit hours, rounded to nearest dollar) |
$7,227.00 |
Room and Board, Living Off Campus (This figure is taken from the College Board's 2021-22 student expense budget estimates.) |
$14,430.00 |
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 |
$24,657.00 |