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New Mexico Highlands University

Las Vegas, New Mexico 87701

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

New Mexico Highlands University is a public institution in Las Vegas with particular strength in health sciences and business.

A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

26% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,937 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,141.

Established
1893
Motto
Artes, Scientiae, Humanitates
Type
Public university
Conference
NCAA's Division II Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Division
Division II

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SAT Avg
1,561Students
10:1Student:Faculty
26%Grad Rate
$45,937Earnings 10yr
$14,141Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

New Mexico Highlands University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,260
Tuition (out-of-state)$12,180
Room & Board$9,674
Books & Supplies$1,144
Total Cost of Attendance$21,046
Average Net Price$14,141
Median Debt at Graduation$11,399
Monthly Payment (10yr)$121

Net Price by Family Income

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,141

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

82.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$9,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (59)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,561
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
45%
Pell Grant Recipients
46%

Race & Ethnicity

White 14%
Black 6%
Hispanic 61%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate25.6%
Freshman Retention56.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$38,952
8 Years$40,392
10 Years$45,937

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$36,800
Men
$39,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#100

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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