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2023-2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Freshman Direct Entry Pre-Licensure BSN
| Tuition and Fees | New Mexico Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Once Admitted to Nursing(1-14 credits) | $526.84 | $1,252.88 |
Block Tuition Once Admitted to Nursing(15+ credits) | $7,902.60 | $18,793.20 |
| Estimated Nursing Course Fees | $1,988.00 | $1,988.00 |
| Required HSC Feesfor the program | $1,078.00 | $1,078.00 |
Required UNM Feesfor the program | $3,312.00 | $3,312.00 |
Total Estimated Cost | $68,545.12 | $154,217.84 |
| Tuition Discount (Freshman Direct Entry Students Only*) | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 |
Estimated Out-of-Pocket Cost | $63,545.12 | $149,217.84 |
Students in the Freshman Direct Entry Pre-Licensure BSN program take a total of 122 credit hours to complete the degree.See program requirements. Please contact theCollege of Nursing Office of Financial Aidfor a cost breakdown.
* Beginning in Fall 2024, students entering the University of New Mexico in the Freshman Direct Entry Pre-Licensure BSN program will receive a tuition discount of $5,000 that will be applied towards their freshman year tuition and will be evenly distributed between the fall and spring semesters.
Students are encouraged to contact the College of Nursing Office of Financial Aid to discuss scholarship opportunities.Incoming out-of-state freshmen, explore the Freshmen Non-Resident Scholarshipsoptions.
Sophom*ore/Traditional Entry Pre-Licensure BSN
| Tuition and Fees | New Mexico Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit – Prerequisite Coursework (1-14) | $343.26 | $1,107.24 |
Block Tuition – Prerequisite Coursework (15+ credits) | $5,148.90 | $16,608.60 |
Cost Per Credit Once Admitted to Nursing (1-14 credits)¹ | $526.84 | $1,252.88 |
Block Tuition (15+ credits)² | $7,902.60 | $18,793.20 |
Estimated Nursing Course Fees | $1,988.00 | $1,988.00 |
Required HSC Feesfor the program | $1,078.00 | $1,078.00 |
Required UNM Feesfor the program | $3,149.00 | $3,149.00 |
Total Estimated Cost with Prerequisite | $60,284.02 | $147,664.04 |
Sophom*ore/Traditional Entry Pre-Licensure BSN students take three semesters of pre-requisite coursework (48 credit hours) at the standard University rate. Once admitted to the College of Nursing, students complete five consecutive terms of coursework (74 credit hours) at the Nursing tuition rate (including tuition differential).
See program requirements. Please contact College of Nursing Office of Financial Aidfor a cost breakdown. Students are encouraged to contact the College of Nursing Office of Financial Aidto discuss scholarship opportunities.
Accelerated 2nd Degree Pre-Licensure BSN
| Tuition and Fees | New Mexico Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
Cost Per Credit (1-14 credits) | $526.84 | $1,252.88 |
| Block Tuition (15+ credits) | $7,902.60 | $18,793.20 |
Estimated Nursing Course Fees | $1,988.00 | $1,988.00 |
Required HSC Feesfor the program | $1,078.00 | $1,078.00 |
Required UNM Feesfor the program | $1,526.00 | $1,526.00 |
Total Estimated Cost | $35,148.72 | $77,259.04 |
See program requirements. Please contact College of Nursing Office of Financial Aidfor a cost breakdown. Students are encouraged to contact the College of Nursing Office of Financial Aidto discuss scholarship opportunities.
For the duration of the program, you will be dually enrolled at UNM and a community college or branch campus. Your tuition and fees for each level will vary depending on where you’re enrolled. To see your estimated cost of the program broken down by level, please click on your respective dual degree program.
- Central New Mexico Community College
- San Juan College
- Santa Fe Community College
- The University of New Mexico–Gallup
- The University of New Mexico–Taos
- The University of New Mexico–Valencia
Please keep in mind these cost breakdowns only include the required 59 nursing credits- electives and core courses are not included.
The UNM College of Nursing Financial Aid Office is here to support all your financial needs. Contact us atHSC-CON-FinancialAid@salud.unm.eduor 505-272-0854 if you have any questions or concerns
RN to BSN
Cost Per Credit | $362.16 |
Total Estimated Cost¹ | $10,864.80 |
| Cost of Credits for Courses Taken Over 30 Credits | |
|---|---|
Resident Rate per Credit | $343.26 |
Non-Resident Rate per Credit² | $1,107.20 |
¹Students must take 30 credits to complete the RN to BSN Program.See course program requirements.
²During the Summer term, non-resident RN to BSN students at the College of Nursing are charged the in-state tuition rate. All other non-resident nursing students not eligible for a tuition waiver will be charged at the non-resident rate.
2023-2024 Graduate Tuition & Fees
MSN Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
| Tuition and Fees | New Mexico Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
Cost Per Credit¹ | $625.18 | $ 1,394.88 |
Estimated Course Fees for the Program2 | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
Required HSC Fees for the Program | $1,603.00 | $1,603.00 |
Required UNM Fees for the Program | $1,934.00 | $1,934.00 |
Total Estimated Cost | $36,421.18 | $75,675.88 |
¹Nursing courses only—52 credits total. See course program requirements. The College of Nursing tuition differential is included in the per-credit-hour amount.
MSN Family Nurse Practitioner
| Tuition and Fees | New Mexico Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
Cost Per Credit¹ | $625.18 | $1,394.88 |
Estimated Course Fees for the Program2 | $1,075.00 | $1,075.00 |
Required HSC Fees for the program | $1,603.00 | $1,603.00 |
Required UNM Feesfor the program | $1,934.00 | $1,934.00 |
Total Estimated Cost | $37,121.36 | $77,145.76 |
¹Nursing courses only—52 credits total. See course program requirements. The College of Nursing tuition differential is included in the per-credit-hour amount.
MSN Nurse-Midwifery
| Tuition and Fees | New Mexico Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
Cost Per Credit1 | $625.18 | $1,394.88 |
Estimated Course Fees for the Program2 | $1,155.00 | $1,155.00 |
Required HSC Fees for the program | $1,603.00 | $1,603.00 |
Required UNM Fees for the program | $1,934.00 | $1,934.00 |
Total Estimated Cost | $36,576.18 | $75,830.88 |
1Nursing courses only—55 credits total. See course program requirements. The College of Nursing tuition differential is included in the per-credit-hour amount.
MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
| Tuition and Fees | New Mexico Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
Cost Per Credit1 | $625.18 | $1,394.88 |
Estimated Course Fees for the Program2 | $795.00 | $795.00 |
Required HSC Fees for the Program | $1,603.00 | $1,603.00 |
Required UNM Fees for the Program | $1,934.00 | $1,934.00 |
Total Estimated Cost | $34,965.82 | $72,681.12 |
1Nursing courses only—48 credits total. See course program requirements. The College of Nursing tuition differential is included in the per-credit-hour amount.
MSN Nursing Education ONLINE
| Tuition and Fees | New Mexico Resident | Non-Resident Tuition |
|---|---|---|
Cost Per Credit1 | $625.18 | $1,394.88 |
Estimated Course Fees for the Program2 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Required HSC Fees for the Program | $1,078.00 | $1,078.00 |
Required UNM Fees for the Program | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 |
Total Estimated Cost | $24,174.12 | $50,343.92 |
1Nursing courses only—34 credits total. See course program requirements. The CON tuition differential is included in the per-credit-hour amount. Please contact CON financial aid for a cost breakdown.
DNP Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
| Tuition and Fees | New Mexico Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
Cost Per Credit1 | $625.18 | $1,394.88 |
Estimated Course Fees for the Program2 | $890.00 | $890.00 |
Required HSC Fees for the Program | $1,617.00 | $1,617.00 |
Required UNM Fees for the Program | $2,742.00 | $2,742.00 |
Total Estimated Cost | $45,885.70 | $85,910.10 |
1Nursing courses only—35 credits total. See course program requirments. The CON tuition differential is included in the per-credit-hour amount. Please contact CON financial aid for a cost breakdown.
2During the Summer term, non-resident Doctoral students at the College of Nursing are charged the in-state tuition rate. All other non-resident Nursing students not eligible for a tuition waiver will be charged at the non-resident rate.
1Nursing courses only—65 credits total. See course program requirements. The CON tuition differential is included in the per-credit-hour amount. Please contact CON financial aid for a cost breakdown.
2During the Summer term, non-resident Doctoral students at the College of Nursing are charged the in-state tuition rate. All other non-resident Nursing students not eligible for a tuition waiver will be charged at the non-resident rate.
DNP Family Nurse Practitioner
| Tuition and Fees | New Mexico Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
Cost Per Credit1 | $625.18 | $1,394.88 |
Estimated Course Fees for the Program2 | $940.00 | $940.00 |
Required HSC Fees for the Program | $1,617.00 | $1,617.00 |
Required UNM Fees for the Program | $2,742.00 | $2,742.00 |
Total Estimated Cost | $49,061.60 | $89,855.70 |
1Nursing courses only—70 credits total. See course program requirements. The CON tuition differential is included in the per-credit-hour amount. Please contact CON financial aid for a cost breakdown.
2During the Summer term, non-resident Doctoral students at the College of Nursing are charged the in-state tuition rate. All other non-resident Nursing students not eligible for a tuition waiver will be charged at the non-resident rate.
DNP General
| Tuition and Fees | New Mexico Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
Cost Per Credit1 | $625.18 | $1,394.88 |
Estimated Course Fees for the Program2 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
Required HSC Fees for the Program | $1,078.00 | $1,078.00 |
Required UNM Fees for the Program | $1,867.00 | $1,867.00 |
Total Estimated Cost | $21,780.40 | $39,483.50 |
1Nursing courses only—30 credits total. See course program requirements. The CON tuition differential is included in the per-credit-hour amount. Please contact CON financial aid for a cost breakdown.
2During the Summer term, non-resident Doctoral students at the College of Nursing are charged the in-state tuition rate. All other non-resident Nursing students not eligible for a tuition waiver will be charged at the non-resident rate.
DNP Nurse-Midwifery
| Tuition and Fees | New Mexico Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
Cost Per Credit1 | $625.18 | $1,394.88 |
Estimated Course Fees for the Program2 | $1,215.00 | $1,215.00 |
Required HSC Fees for the Program | $1,617.00 | $1,617.00 |
Required UNM Fees for the Program | $2,742.00 | $2,742.00 |
Total Estimated Cost | $49,961.78 | $93,064.98 |
1Nursing courses only—71 credits total. See course program requirements. The CON tuition differential is included in the per-credit-hour amount. Please contact CON financial aid for a cost breakdown.
2During the Summer term, non-resident Doctoral students at the College of Nursing are charged the in-state tuition rate. All other non-resident Nursing students not eligible for a tuition waiver will be charged at the non-resident rate.
DNP Nursing Administrative Leadership
| Tuition and Fees | New Mexico Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
Cost Per Credit1 | $625.18 | $1,394.88 |
Estimated Course Fees for the Program2 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Required HSC Fees for the Program | $2,168.00 | $2,168.00 |
Required UNM Fees for the Program | $3,642.00 | $3,642.00 |
Total Estimated Cost | $46,021.52 | $84,506.52 |
1Nursing courses only—63 credits total. See course program requirements. The CON tuition differential is included in the per-credit-hour amount. Please contact CON financial aid for a cost breakdown.
2During the Summer term, non-resident Doctoral students at the College of Nursing are charged the in-state tuition rate. All other non-resident Nursing students not eligible for a tuition waiver will be charged at the non-resident rate.
DNP Nurse Executive Organizational Leadership
| Tuition and Fees | New Mexico Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
Cost Per Credit1 | $625.18 | $1,394.88 |
Estimated Course Fees2 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
Required HSC Fees for the Program | $1,078.00 | $1,078.00 |
Required UNM Fees for the Program | $1,934.00 | $1,934.00 |
Total Estimated Cost | $25,538.48 | $43,241.58 |
1Nursing courses only—35 credits total. See course program requirements. The CON tuition differential is included in the per-credit-hour amount. Please contact CON financial aid for a cost breakdown.
2During the Summer term, non-resident Doctoral students at the College of Nursing are charged the in-state tuition rate. All other non-resident Nursing students not eligible for a tuition waiver will be charged at the non-resident rate.
DNP Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
| Tuition and Fees | New Mexico Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
Cost Per Credit1 | $625.18 | $1,394.88 |
Estimated Course Fees2 | $690.00 | $690.00 |
Required HSC Fees for the Program | $1,617.00 | $1,617.00 |
Required UNM Fees for the Program | $2,742.00 | $2,742.00 |
Total Estimated Cost | $47,561.24 | $88,355.34 |
1Nursing courses only—69 credits total. See course program requirements. The CON tuition differential is included in the per-credit-hour amount. Please contact CON financial aid for a cost breakdown.
2During the Summer term, non-resident Doctoral students at the College of Nursing are charged the in-state tuition rate. All other non-resident Nursing students not eligible for a tuition waiver will be charged at the non-resident rate.
DNP Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
| Tuition and Fees | New Mexico Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
Cost Per Credit1 | $625.18 | $1,394.88 |
Estimated Course Fees2 | $715.00 | $715.00 |
Required HSC Fees for the Program | $1,617.00 | $1,617.00 |
Required UNM Fees for the Program | $2,742.00 | $2,742.00 |
Total Estimated Cost | $44,460.34 | $84,484.74 |
1Nursing courses only—63 credits total. See course program requirements. The CON tuition differential is included in the per-credit-hour amount. Please contact CON financial aid for a cost breakdown.
2During the Summer term, non-resident Doctoral students at the College of Nursing are charged the in-state tuition rate. All other non-resident Nursing students not eligible for a tuition waiver will be charged at the non-resident rate.
PhD in Nursing
| Tuition and Fees | New Mexico Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
Cost Per Credit1,2 | $625.18 | $1,394.88 |
Estimated Course Fees for the program | $0 | $0 |
Required HSC Fees for the program | $1,617.00 | $1,617.00 |
Required UNM Fees for the program | $2,742.00 | $2,742.00 |
Dissertation cost (flat rate per semester) | $1249.92 | $1249.92 |
Total Estimated Cost 3 Dissertation cost included | $40,618.12 | $80,642.52 |
1Nursing courses only—52 didactic credits and 18 dissertation credits. Dissertation credits distributed over three semesters as a part of this estimated budget. See course program requirements. The CON tuition differential is included in the per-credit-hour amount. Please contact CON financial aid for a cost breakdown.
2During the Summer term, non-resident Doctoral students at the College of Nursing are charged the in-state tuition rate. All other non-resident Nursing students not eligible for a tuition waiver will be charged at the non-resident rate.
3Individualized Plan of Study51 credits of coursework + 18 credits of dissertation (69 credits in total)
Health Policy Concentration52 credits of coursework + 18 credits of dissertation(70 credits in total)
Health Equity and Preparedness Concentration 52 credits of coursework + 18 credits of dissertation (70 credits in total)
BSN Entry Option*69 credits of coursework + 18 credits of dissertation(87 credits in total) *includes 18 credits of bridge coursework
2023-2024 Required Fees
Required HSC Fees For the Program
HSC Library Fee/Student Council Fee/IT Resource Fee | $263.50 Fall/Spring |
Needle Stick Insurance | $12.00 Fall only |
Required UNM Fees For The Program
Athletics Fee | $100.00 Fall/Spring $67.00 Summer |
IT Technology | $150.00 Fall/Spring $20.00 Summer |
SHAC Fee | $129.00 Fall/Spring $72.00 Summer |
GPSA Fee (specific to graduate students) | $25.00 Fall/Spring |
ASUNM Fee (Undergraduate Students) | $35 Fall/Spring/Summer |
Course feesvary by program level and course registration |
Visithttps://bursar.unm.edu/tuition-and-fees/tuition-fee-information.htmlfor more information about UNM fees.
2023-2024 Estimated Cost of Living
Estimated cost of living expenses are indirect costs that are not billed directly to you by the University. Indirect costs are other expenses you may incur as a student.Below is a budget established by the University to estimate these costs for students living either on or off campus.
Undergraduate Programs (All Tracks)
| UNDERGRADUATE ESTIMATED COST OF LIVING EXPENSES (Per Term) | |
|---|---|
Housing and Food | $5,942.00 |
Books¹ & Supplies | $830.00 |
Transportation | $1,110.00 |
Miscellaneous | $1,244.00 |
Total Estimated Cost of Living | $9,126.00 |
1Books packages for Pre-Licensure (all tracks) nursing coursework are purchased in levels 1 and 2 and cost approximately $1,908. Books within this package are utilized throughout the program.
Undergraduate Cost of Living estimates are based on 15 credit hours per term.
Graduate Programs (All Tracks)
| GRADUATE ESTIMATED COST OF LIVING EXPENSES (Per Term) | |
|---|---|
Housing and Food | $5,942.00 |
Books & Supplies | $951.00 |
Transportation | $1,110.00 |
Miscellaneous | $2,039.00 |
Total Estimated Cost of Living | $10,042.00 |
Graduate Cost of Living estimates are based on 9 credit hours per term.
Students enrolled in the nursing program are charged the College of Nursing tuition rate (including tuition differential) for all enrolled courses, including non-nursing courses taken at the University.
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Student Financial Responsibility
By enrolling in courses at the University of New Mexico, students make a financial commitment to pay the tuition and fee charges associated with their enrollment. Billing information will be communicated to students through their university email account. If balances are not paid by the due date, students will incur service charges on past-due balances and a hold may be placed on their account. Students should read the full University's Financial Responsibility Agreement which is located on the University Bursar's website.
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- 7/1 Nursing Loan-for-Service deadline
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Phone: 505-272-0854
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