University of New Mexico

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of New Mexico?

For 2025-26, reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees total approximately $10,140 for New Mexico residents and $33,532 for nonresidents. Those are published charges before individual grants or scholarships, and residency classification makes a substantial difference.

• Resident undergraduate tuition: $8,502, plus $1,638 in required fees.
• Nonresident undergraduate tuition: $31,422, plus $1,638 in required fees.
• Reported annual room and board: $11,993.
• Reported books and supplies: $1,815.

Adding the listed tuition, fees, room and board, and books produces about $23,948 for a resident or $46,868 for a nonresident. These are partial planning estimates, not complete cost-of-attendance budgets: transportation, personal expenses, course materials, and other applicable costs can add to the total. Students who commute may spend differently on housing and food, but those expenses do not necessarily disappear.

Net price is a different measure: it estimates what students pay after grant and scholarship aid, using a defined reporting population rather than an individual award letter. Reported average net prices range from $13,045 for students in the lowest listed family-income band to $19,053 in the highest. New Mexico residents should examine the current eligibility rules for state assistance, including the Opportunity Scholarship and Lottery Scholarship; neither published tuition nor an average net price establishes what a particular student will owe.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of New Mexico?

UNM students may seek part-time campus jobs, including positions associated with Federal Work-Study. Work-Study is a form of need-based financial aid that allows eligible students to earn wages through a qualifying job; it is not a grant paid automatically and does not guarantee a position.

Eligibility generally begins with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), followed by the student's financial aid offer and the availability of suitable jobs. Other campus positions may be open to students without a Work-Study award. UNM's student employment listings and hiring departments are the practical places to check openings, duties, pay, and scheduling. Research assistantships, internships, and clinical placements can also provide experience, but they have their own selection and compensation rules and should not be assumed to count as Work-Study.

UNM's career services can help students with career exploration, résumé and interview preparation, job-search tools, and employer events. Those services support a search; they should not be confused with a verified job-placement rate or a promise of employment.