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.
2019–20 Cost Overview
New Mexico Resident Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour
| Number of Credit Hours | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1–6 (add $17 per credit hour for online classes) |
$293.50 per credit hour |
| 9 | $2,641.50 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) |
$293.50 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) |
$389.25 per credit hour |
| 9 credit hours | $3,503.25 per semester |
General One-Time Fees for New Students
| Fee Description | Cost |
|---|---|
| ID Card Fee | $25.00 |
| Registration Fee (enrolled in 1–6 credit hours) | $35.00 |
| Registration Fee (enrolled over 6 credit hours) | $60.00 |
Estimated Semester Cost to Attend, Living On Campus
New Mexico Resident
| Description | Cost for Double | Cost for Suite |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees (9 credit hours) | $2,659.50 | $2,659.50 |
| Residence Hall | $1,783.00 | $2,318.00 |
| Meals (carte blanche meal plan) | $1,867.00 | $1,867.00 |
| Books and Supplies (estimated) | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Total Estimated Per Semester | $6,809.50 | $7,380.50 |
Non-Resident/Out-of-State/International
| Description | Cost for Double | Cost for Suite |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees (9 credit hours) | $3,503.25 | $3,503.25 |
| Residence Hall | $1,783.00 | $2,318.00 |
| Meals (carte blanche meal plan) | $1,867.00 | $1,867.00 |
| Books and Supplies (estimated) | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Total Estimated Per Semester | $7,653.25 | $8,188.25 |
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) | $5,319 |
| Room and Board, Living Off Campus (This figure is taken from the College Board's 2019–20 student expense budget estimates.) |
$13,160 |
| Books and Supplies (estimated) | $1,000 |
| Health and Accident Insurance (estimated) | $500 |
| Personal Expenses (estimated: clothing, medicine, misc.) | $1,500 |
| Total Estimated Per Year | $21,479 |
Non-Resident/Out-of-State/International
| Description | Fall and Spring Semester Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees (9 credit hours, rounded to nearest dollar) | $7,006 |
| Room and Board, Living Off Campus (This figure is taken from the College Board's 2019–20 student expense budget estimates) |
$13,160 |
| Books and Supplies (estimated) | $1,000 |
| Health and Accident Insurance (estimated) | $500 |
| Personal Expenses (estimated: clothing, medicine and misc.) | $1,500 |
| Total Estimated Per Year | $23,166 |
2020–21 Cost Overview
New Mexico Resident Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour
| Number of Credit Hours | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1–6 (add $17 per credit hour for online classes) |
$297.25 per credit hour |
| 9 credit hours | $2,675.25 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) |
$297.25 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) |
$395.00 per credit hour |
| 9 credit hours | $3,555.00 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 |
Estimated Semester Cost to Attend, Living On Campus
New Mexico Resident
| Description | Cost for Double | Cost for Suite |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees (9 credit hours) | $2,675.25 | $2,675.25 |
| Residence Hall | $1,836.00 | $2,388.00 |
| Meals (carte blanche meal plan) | $1,927.00 | $1,927.00 |
| Books and Supplies (estimated) | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Total Estimated Per Semester | $6,938.25 | $7,490.25 |
Non-Resident/Out-of-State/International
| Description | Cost for Double | Cost for Suite |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees (9 credit hours) | $3,555.00 | $3,555.00 |
| Residence Hall | $1,836.00 | $2,388.00 |
| Meals (carte blanche meal plan) | $1,927.00 | $1,927.00 |
| Books and Supplies (estimated) | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Total Estimated Per Semester | $7,818.00 | $8,370.00 |
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) | $5,351.00 |
| Room and Board, Living Off Campus (This figure is taken from the College Board's 2020–21 student expense budget estimates.) |
$13,670.00 |
| 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 | $22,021.00 |
Non-Resident/Out-of-State/International
| Description | Fall and Spring Semester Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees (9 credit hours, rounded to nearest dollar) | $7,110.00 |
| Room and Board, Living Off Campus (This figure is taken from the College Board's 2019–20 student expense budget estimates.) |
$13,670.00 |
| 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 | $23,780.00 |