School Information

13.6
Total Cost $15,362
Total Enrollment 3,739
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 15 : 1

New Mexico Highlands University

http://www.nmhu.edu
University Ave, Las Vegas, New Mexico 87701
(505) 425-7511

For more than a century, New Mexico Highlands University has served as a leading academic, cultural and economic institution for the communities of Northern New Mexico. Entering its 117th year, NMHU continues its historic mission on its main campus in Las Vegas and centers in Farmington, Roswell, Española/Santa Fe, Rio Rancho/Albuquerque and Raton.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting Town: Remote
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At New Mexico Highlands University, 96.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 72.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,426), and 38% receive loans ($5,817 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,555. Off campus it is around $8,588.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending New Mexico Highlands University is $8,738 per year.

Yearly Tuition
New Mexico Highlands University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $2,761
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $4,328
Tuition Graduate in State $2,938
Tuition Graduate Out of State $4,526
Living Costs
New Mexico Highlands University Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $15,362
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $16,929
Total Expense In State Off Campus $16,511
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $7,173
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $18,078
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $8,740
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

Of the 2,257 undergraduate students at New Mexico Highlands University, 28.0% are part-time. A majority (62.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 61.0% of the 1,482 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     67.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     45.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     17.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     6.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     24.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     19.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 505-454-3439
Admissions Office Email admissions@nmhu.edu
Admissions Office Address Box 9000 Las Vegas, NM 87701-9000
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.nmhu.edu/future/transfer.aspx
Admissions Website http://www.nmhu.edu/future/admissions/index.aspx (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.nmhu.edu
Application Fee $15
 
New Mexico Highlands University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 0
Area Studies, Other 0
Biological and biomedical sciences 7 13
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 7 13
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 46 47
Accounting 1
Business Administration and Management, General 45 47
Finance, General 0
Management Information Systems, General 0
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 0
Communication, journalism, and related programs 5
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 5
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 4
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other 4
Computer and information sciences and support services 5
Computer and Information Sciences, General 5
Information Science/Studies 0
Education 1 109 146
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 36
Curriculum and Instruction 40
Education, General 0
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 29
Elementary Education and Teaching 1 71
Health Teacher Education 5
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 7
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 17 15
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
Special Education and Teaching, General 9 26
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 0
Engineering 0
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 0
Engineering, General 0
English language and literature/letters 2 4
English Language and Literature, General 2 4
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 1
Spanish Language and Literature 1
Health professions and related clinical sciences 68 110
Clinical/Medical Social Work 68 110
History 1
History, General 1
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 10
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 10
Mathematics and statistics 2
Mathematics, General 2
Natural resources and conservation 6
Environmental Studies 0
Forestry, General 6
Natural Resources Management and Policy 0
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 0
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 0
Physical sciences 3 2
Chemistry, General 3 2
Geology/Earth Science, General 0
Physics, General 0
Psychology 6 3
Psychology, General 6 3
Public administration and social service professions 2
Public Administration 2
Security and protective services 4
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 4
Social sciences 18
Political Science and Government, General 9
Social Sciences, Other 9
Visual and performing arts 3
Art/Art Studies, General 2
Cinematography and Film/Video Production 0
Design and Visual Communications, General 0
Music, General 1
 
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