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New Mexico Highlands University Trade Programs

New Mexico Highlands University is a public institution located in Las Vegas, NM. A Remote Town provides an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

Where Is New Mexico Highlands University?

Contact information for New Mexico Highlands University are given 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/

How Hard Is It To Get Into New Mexico Highlands University?

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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. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances 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

Across all aid types, 13% of students at New Mexico Highlands University receive some form of financial aid (221 students).

About 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, all undergraduate. 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.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

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

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 shown below.

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.

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.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

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

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.