The following is an estimated breakdown of costs for interns enrolled in the Dietetic Internship. Non-resident tuition applies to all interns who are not residents of New Mexico. Living expenses are only an estimate and will vary. Costs are subject to change.
Updated for 2019-2020 Tuition Rates
Application Fees and One-Time Costs
New Mexico Resident/Non-Resident - Total Approximate Costs: $704| Non-refundable NMSU Dietetic Internship application fee | $50 | $50 |
| NMSU Graduate Application fee | $35 | $35 |
| DICAS application fee of $40 if you are only applying to one program - NMSU. Additional DICAS applications are $20 each. |
$45 | $45 |
| Fingerprint/Criminal background check (twice) | $219 | $219 |
| 10-Panel Drug Screen | $75 | $75 |
| CPR with Basic Life Skills | $40 | $40 |
| Titers | $200 | $200 |
| Immunizations | $40 each | $40 each |
University Related Costs
New Mexico Resident/Non-Resident - Total Approximate Costs: $19,837.90; $49,146.30| Student fees $600 per semester | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Total of 44 graduate credits | $14,062.40 | $43,370.80 |
| Student wellness fee | $796.50 | $796.50 |
| ASNMSU fee | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Textbooks for 5 semesters | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Eatright PREP for the RDN Exam (Initial subscription) | $199 | $199 |
| NMSU parking permit for 5 semesters | $134 | $134 |
| Possible thesis (+personal copies) | $178.50 | $178.50 |
Estimated Living and Additional Expenses
New Mexico Resident/Non-Resident Total Approximate Costs: $19,757; $19,757| Housing and utilities for 22 months | $18,700 | $18,700 |
| Health/Medical insurance | Varies | Varies |
| Professional liability insurance | $41 | $41 |
| Clothing for professional components | $200 | $200 |
| Transportation to supervised practice sites: Sites can be within 130 miles of Las Cruces | Varies | Varies |
| Auto insurance | Varies | Varies |
| Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Affiliate Membership | $116 | $116 |
| State Conferences/workshops | $200 | $200 |
| Other conferences/workshops | $500 | $500 |
