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New Mexico Highlands University

Tuition & Fees $12,180
($7,260)
Student Population 2,677
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $8,211
Graduation Rate 25 %
Students:Faculty 10 : 1

Academic Overview

New Mexico Highlands University is a public, four-years institute located in Las Vegas, New Mexico. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $7,260 for New Mexico residents and $12,180 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $7,860 for New Mexico residents and $12,636 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 2,677 students are enrolled.
The salary after graduation from New Mexico Highlands University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $37,800. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, New Mexico Highlands's tuition & fees is $7,260 for New Mexico residents and $12,180 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $7,860 for in-state students and $12,636 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
New Mexico ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$7,260$12,180
Graduate$7,860$12,636
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at New Mexico Highlands.
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,211 and 100% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 2,677 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.
Graduation Rate for New Mexico Highlands University is 25 %
Graduation Rate
25%
Transfer-out Rate for New Mexico Highlands University is 37 %
Transfer-out Rate
37%
Retention Rate for New Mexico Highlands University is 63 %
Retention Rate
63%
Student Population for New Mexico Highlands University is 2,677
Student Population
2,677
Student to Faculty Ratio for New Mexico Highlands University is 10 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
10 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,211 at New Mexico Highlands University.
Financial Aid Amount
$8,211

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address803 University Ave, Las Vegas, NM 87701
Phone505-425-7511
WEBwww.nmhu.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.nmhu.edu/office-of-student-recruitment-undergraduate-admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://apply.nmhu.edu/apply/
Financial Aidwww.newmexicohighlands.com/admissions/financial-aid/
Net Price Calculatorbanweb.nmhu.edu/npcalc.htm
Athleticits.nmhu.edu/IntranetUploads/002311-athletegrad-222201142314.pdf
Disability Servicewww.nmhu.edu/campus-services/accessibility-services/

Offered Degrees

New Mexico Highlands offers 60 major programs through online and on-site education where 9 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's30
Bachelor's292
Master's151
Less Than 1 Year Certificate20
Post-Bachelor's Certificate116

Special Learning Opportunities

New Mexico Highlands University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has teacher certification programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:512)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,622)

Veterans Benefits

New Mexico Highlands University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges