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New Mexico Highlands University

Las Vegas, NM

New Mexico Highlands University is a public university located in Las Vegas, NM, serving approximately 1,561 students. It has an acceptance rate of 68%.

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Tuition

$7,260

Acceptance

100%

Students

2,665

Type

University

Setting

Rural

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$7,260

Out-of-State Tuition

$12,180

Avg On-Campus Living

$9,674

Avg Off-Campus Living

$10,352

Financial Aid & Outcomes

CollegeScorecard · 2024

What will it actually cost?

Sticker price$16,934
Net price (after aid)$14,141

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

Net price by family income

$0 – $30k$13,501
$30k – $48k$13,953
$48k – $75k$15,596
$75k – $110k$14,350
$110k+$14,797

After graduation

Median earnings (10yr)$45,937
Median debt at graduation$11,399
Est. monthly loan payment$121

Earnings-to-debt ratio

Strong · 4.0×

Graduates earn about 4.0× their median debt every year.

Financial access

Students on Pell Grants46%

Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.

Students with federal loans17%

Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

26%

Freshman Retention

57%

Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)

Scholarships available

Academics

Program format

On-Campus

Areas of study

Natural SciencesComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsHealth SciencesBusiness

Programs

Environmental SciencePhysicsMathematicsSoftware EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceSpecial EducationSecondary EducationPhilosophyMusicInternational RelationsEconomicsPolitical ScienceCriminal JusticePre-LawFilm & MediaTheaterPhysical TherapyNursingPre-MedPharmacyAccountingManagement

Admissions

Acceptance rate

100%

SAT range

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ACT range

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Campus & Student Life

Total Enrollment

2,665

Undergrads

1,561

Campus Setting

Rural

City Size

Small Town

Clubs Count

15

Sports

Available

Transfer friendlyDomestic focused

Safety & Crime Context

Campus Safety

Low risk

Clery Report Year

2023

On-Campus Incidents

7

Violent Rate / 1,000

0.64

Property Rate / 1,000

2.56

Area Crime

Medium risk

Area Match

Las Vegas

Violent Rate / 100k

251

Property Rate / 100k

1,603

Campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus SafetyArea: FBI Uniform Crime Report 2023

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Las Vegas, NM 87701

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