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New Mexico Highlands University
New Mexico Highlands University

New Mexico Highlands University

Las Vegas, NM, USA
Public
4 Year
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Overview

New Mexico Highlands University is a public, 4-year institution established in Las Vegas, New Mexico, with a number of satellite centers in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, and Farmington. New Mexico Highlands offers over 60 graduate and undergraduate degrees and certificates, with many graduate and nursing programs available to complete entirely online. The college’s scenic main campus features a newly-built Outdoor Recreation Center, which allows students to rent camping gear, mountain bikes, fishing equipment, kayaks, and more at no cost.

Average Net Price:
$9,661
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.4

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$9,661
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$7,260
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$12,180
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$9,674
Books and Supplies
$1144
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$8,876
$30k - $48k
$14,073
$48k - $75k
$10,593
$75k - $110k
$11,940
$110k+
$8,057
Financial Aid: visit page

Aid & Grants

0
100
7%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
50%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,093
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
50%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,618
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,436

 

Students receiving state aid
38%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2916
Students receiving federal aid
54%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,618
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$10,246,628
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$2,565,947

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
72%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,527
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$10,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$133
Students receiving federal loans
71%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,397
Average Other Loans Per Year
$11,205

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
72%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
457
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

Transcript
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No
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionAugust 21
Application Fee
$25
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
78%
Out-Of-State Students
12%
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
17%
3.50 - 3.74
11%
3.25 - 3.49
18%
3.00 - 3.24
15%
2.50 - 2.99
26%
2.00 - 2.49
11%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
50
Top 25%
75
Top 50%
93
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
72
$30k - $48k
1
$110k+
1

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-338-6648
For Students with Disabilities: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
2,677
Total Number of Undergrads
1,625
0
100
20%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
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100
29%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
73%
20-39 Students
24%
40-99 Students
1%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
34

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Native American
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
36%
 US National: 44%
64%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
78%
Out-Of-State Students
12%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
6%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
60%
Native American
9%
White
16%
Multiracial
3%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
45%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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No
On Campus Women's Center
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Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
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Yes

Housing

0
100
20%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
20%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Cowboys/Cowgirls
School Colors
purple and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Intramural Sports
19
Sports Club
1

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is not checked
No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$37,800
Top 5 Employers
State Education System
State Welfare Office
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$10,500
Loan Default Rate
12%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$133

REVIEWS

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I love the atmosphere here at Highlands. Yes, it is a small school and a small town, but that is how I like it. I would rather be able to have my professors actually know who I am, rather than just have me as a number in their system.
Stephanie from Albuquerque, NM
New Mexico Highlands University is an excellent school because it small class setting. The school provides help immediately after a email or fax. The school provides several orientation for those who can't attend.
MIREYA from Ranchos DE Taos, NM
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