Higher Education Secretary Rodriguez applauds Decision to Keep Tuition Steady at Four-Year Universities

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Contact: Auriella Ortiz

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April 28, 2026

Higher Education Secretary Rodriguez applauds Decision to Keep Tuition Steady at Four-Year Universities

SANTA FE – Higher Education Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez issued the following statement regarding tuition and fees at four-year universities in New Mexico:

“New Mexico's university regents from four-year universities are correct to not raise tuition. I applaud them for holding the line. Given that the State of New Mexico under Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham leadership made a historic investment into our statewide higher education system this past legislative session, with record funding dedicated to support college access and affordability, it is all the more important to send a message to students, and also prospective students, that New Mexico will put those funds to good use and not saddle anyone with unnecessary debt.

As federal government decision-making continues to spike costs for everyone, our state can and should continue to be an example of government on both sides of the aisle working for the good of the people—and the regents' decision has helped to reinforce that. Supporting our students is the best example we can set, and New Mexico will continue to work to help minimize costs and stress about everyday living expenses for faculty, staff and students statewide, in whatever manner we can."

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The New Mexico Higher Education Department was established in 2005 and oversees the state’s public and tribal colleges, universities and special schools. It also oversees adult education and literacy programs statewide, manages state-funded financial aid programs and capital projects for higher education institutions, provides college readiness services via the GEAR UP program, and grants state authorization to private colleges operating within New Mexico. For more information, visit hed.nm.gov or follow us on Facebook , Instagram and LinkedIn at @NMHigherEd. To learn more about tuition-free college via New Mexico’s Opportunity and Lottery scholarships, visit reachhighernm.com .