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New Mexico Highlands University

Las Vegas, NM · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town

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About New Mexico Highlands University

New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU or Highlands) is a public research university in Las Vegas, New Mexico, United States. Founded in 1893, it has satellite campuses in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Farmington and Roswell. NMHU has an average annual enrollment of approximately 3,000 students and offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs across six schools and colleges.

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Open

Acceptance

$14,838

Net price

1,451

Enrollment

26%

Grad rate

Report Card

D

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$14,838

Average net price

$7,416

In-state tuition

$12,336

Out-of-state tuition

$10,116

Room & board

$1,158

Books & supplies

$20,868

Total cost of attendance

45%

Students receiving Pell grants

18%

Students with federal loans

$11,399

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$13,511
$30–48K
$13,947
$48–75K
$15,175
$75–110K
$16,508
$110K+
$16,530

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

After Graduation

$45,937

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$38,952

Median earnings (6 yrs)

26%

Graduation rate

50%

Retention rate

72%

Earn more than a HS grad

$11,748

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,451

Total enrollment

36%

Part-time

27

Avg. age at entry

45%

First-generation

Gender balance

62% women
38% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic
61%
White
17%
American Indian / Alaska Native
8%
Black
5%
Two or more races
3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Asian
0%

New Mexico Highlands University FAQ

Is New Mexico Highlands University a public or private school?

New Mexico Highlands University is a public institution located in Las Vegas, NM.

What is the acceptance rate at New Mexico Highlands University?

New Mexico Highlands University has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does New Mexico Highlands University cost?

The average annual net price at New Mexico Highlands University is $14,838 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $7,416 in-state and $12,336 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at New Mexico Highlands University?

About 26% of students at New Mexico Highlands University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do New Mexico Highlands University graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, New Mexico Highlands University students earn a median of $45,937 per year.

How many students attend New Mexico Highlands University?

New Mexico Highlands University enrolls about 1,451 students.

Campus

Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — John Phelan · CC BY-SA 3.0. Additional images are representative.

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