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New Mexico Highlands University is a public institution located in Las Vegas, NM. A Remote Town offers tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Where Is New Mexico Highlands University?

Location of New Mexico Highlands University

Contact information for New Mexico Highlands University can be found below.

Contact Details
Address: 803 University Ave, Las Vegas, NM 87701
Phone: 5054257511
Website: www.nmhu.edu/
Admissions: www.nmhu.edu/office-of-student-recruitment-undergraduate-admissions/
Financial Aid: www.nmhu.edu/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into New Mexico Highlands University?

You can apply to New Mexico Highlands University online at: https://apply.nmhu.edu/apply/

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Can I Afford New Mexico Highlands University?

The average net price after aid at New Mexico Highlands University is $14,141. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $4,888
In-State Fees $2,528
Out-of-State Tuition $9,808
Out-of-State Fees $2,528
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $7,416
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $12,336

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 13% of students at New Mexico Highlands University receive some form of financial aid (221 students).

Nearly 78% of students at New Mexico Highlands University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,746 per student.

45% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,083.

Student Loan Debt

18% of New Mexico Highlands University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,429 per year.

New Mexico Highlands University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,482 students enrolled at New Mexico Highlands University. New Mexico Highlands University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,561 undergraduate students at New Mexico Highlands University, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at New Mexico Highlands University

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of New Mexico Highlands University undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of New Mexico Highlands University Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 65
Hispanic 969
White 257
American Indian/Alaska Native 112
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 6
Two or More Races 43
Non-Resident 42

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at New Mexico Highlands University are listed below.

Top 5 Home States of New Mexico Highlands University Students
State First-Time UG Students
New Mexico 159
Texas 15
Arizona 9
California 8
Colorado 4

Additionally, approximately 2.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

New Mexico Highlands University Graduate Student Diversity

1,104 of New Mexico Highlands University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at New Mexico Highlands University, approximately 23% are male and 77% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at New Mexico Highlands University

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of New Mexico Highlands University graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at New Mexico Highlands University
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 16
Black or African American 38
Hispanic 486
White 255
American Indian/Alaska Native 83
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 14
Non-Resident 38

Online Learning at New Mexico Highlands University

New Mexico Highlands University offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

669 undergraduate students at New Mexico Highlands University took at least one online class — of those, 648 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 254 students took at least one online class and 751 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at New Mexico Highlands University

Below are the computer science majors are available at New Mexico Highlands University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Computer and Information Sciences, General 7 7
Information Science/Studies 3 1 4

Academic Programs at New Mexico Highlands University

New Mexico Highlands University offers 20 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

New Mexico Highlands University has an open admission policy: Yes. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Implied no
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

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