Grants, NM · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico State University-Grants (in-state) | $2,136 | — |
| NM average | $5,529 | -61% |
| National average | $18,082 | -88% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $2,136 | $8,544 |
| Out-of-state | $4,272 | $17,088 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
New Mexico State University-Grants ranks 11 by in-state tuition among the 30 NM colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 100% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to New Mexico State University-Grants | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| University of New Mexico-Taos Campus | $2,136 |
| Mesalands Community College | $2,136 |
| Central New Mexico Community College | $2,060 |
| University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus | $2,214 |
In-state tuition at New Mexico State University-Grants is $2,136 per year; out-of-state students pay $4,272.
New Mexico State University-Grants in-state tuition is 61% below the NM average of $5,529.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; New Mexico State University-Grants is 88% below that.
$2,136 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at New Mexico State University-Grants comes to about $8,544 for an in-state student and $17,088 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, New Mexico State University-Grants ranks 11 out of the 30 NM colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.