New Mexico Highlands University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Las Vegas, NM

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Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$4,608

Avg in-state tuition

$9,048

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About New Mexico Highlands University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

New Mexico Highlands University is a small public university located on a rural campus in Las Vegas, New Mexico. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,699, and admissions are selective. The university offers 26 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 29%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $4,608, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $9,048.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

64% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

29% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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3k

Students enrolled

99%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

Hispanic

54%

White

23%

American Indian/Alaska Native

9%

Black

5%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Two or more races

3%

Unknown

2%

Asian

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

67%

Socio-economic diversity

62% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

19

Total Online Enrollment

2,748

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

66% On-campus

34% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 100% online

Associate Check Bold 33% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 12% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 80% online

Master's Check Bold 33% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $4,608 $9,048
Graduate $5,304 $9,696

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,144
On-campus room and board $8,908
On-campus other expenses $3,968
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $10,352
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $3,968
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,968

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $18,628 $23,068
Off-campus without family $20,072 $24,512
Off-campus with family $9,720 $14,160

Financial Breakdown

On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.

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Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

93%

State Grant Aid

68%

Institution Grant Aid

81%

Pell Grant

62%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,117
State Grant Aid $1,745
Institution Grant Aid $3,401
Pell Grant Aid $5,522

Financial Outlook

$14k

Average student debt after graduation

$30k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II with football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Baseball
  • Softball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

2

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

BA

MA

DOC

3

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

4

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

7

Education

BA

MA

DOC

8

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

9

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

10

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

11

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

12

History

BA

MA

DOC

13

History

BA

MA

DOC

14

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

15

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

16

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

17

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

18

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

19

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

20

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

21

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

22

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

23

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.