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New Mexico Highlands University

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New Mexico Highlands University is a Public institution located in Las Vegas, NM. The... school has approximately 1858 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $32,302. The average age of students entering New Mexico Highlands University is 27. The most popular programs at the New Mexico Highlands University are: Health Professions And Related Programs (36%), Education (16%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (15%), Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services (8%) and Psychology (5%).


Tuition & Fees
$9,288
Average Debt at Graduation
$13,750
Students Receiving Federal Loans
50%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$143

Below is what you can expect to pay if you are attending the New Mexico Highlands University.

Tuition & Fees
$9,288
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$8,239
Total Expected Costs
$17,527

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$13,685
Cost for Students on Financial Aid by Family Income

Depending on the fedaral, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family Income Average Cost
$0 - $30,000 $13,490
$30,001 - $48,000 $13,447
$48,001 - $75,000 $14,280
$75,001 - $110,000 $15,623
$110,000 + $13,595

Below is a detailed breakdown of the student body at the New Mexico Highlands University.

1,858 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 37%

Female Students: 63%

71% Full Time / 29% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 27

Low Income Students: 67%


Race / Ethnicity

The average student can expect to graduate from the New Mexico Highlands University with the amount of debt stated below.

Average Debt at Graduation
$13,750
Students Receiving Federal Loans
50%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$143

The graduation rate at the New Mexico Highlands University is displayed as a percentage of students admitted.

Graduation Rate
22%
Students who Return after their First Year
45%

Below is a list of the degree programs that are offered at the New Mexico Highlands University.

Bachelor Degrees
  • Natural Resources and Conservation
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Education

Associate Degrees
  • Education
  • Engineering

Certificate/Diploma
  • Education
  • Physical Sciences

Most Popular Programs
  • Health Professions And Related Programs (36%)
  • Education (16%)
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (15%)
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services (8%)
  • Psychology (5%)