University of New Mexico-Main Campus's published cost of attendance is $21,259. Net price by income band reflects the university's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $11,938, middle-income families pay around $16,196, and higher-income families pay approximately $19,053.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $21,259 |
| Tuition and Fees | $33,060 |
| Room and Board | $12,026 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,764 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$5,770 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $15,489 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,938 |
| $30–48k | $13,045 |
| $48–75k | $16,196 |
| $75–110k | $17,906 |
| $110k+ | $19,053 |
University of New Mexico-Main Campus's published cost of attendance is $21,259. Net price by income band reflects the university's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $11,938, middle-income families pay around $16,196, and higher-income families pay approximately $19,053. Azimuth ranks University of New Mexico-Main Campus #261 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. University of New Mexico-Main Campus meets demonstrated financial need through need-based aid, with aid packages combining federal grants, state aid, and institutional scholarships. The university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state financial aid programs. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility and aid awards. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $18,450, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $13,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at University of New Mexico-Main Campus's median four-year earnings of $59,818, median federal debt of $18,450 projects to a monthly payment of about $208 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of the University of New Mexico–Main Campus earn a median of $59,818 four years after enrollment, placing the institution in the 45.2nd percentile for median earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $10,821 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing UNM in the 87.0th percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks UNM #473 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 68.1st percentile overall.
The earnings pattern reflects the institution's concentration in Health fields, which account for 13% of graduates. Business Administration, Management and Operations ranks #168 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions per the program-ranking methodology, with graduates earning a median of $62,431. Azimuth ranks Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing #145 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions — 420 graduates earning $86,559 — and Psychology, General ranks #200 nationally with 398 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $46,693.
