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New Mexico Highlands University

Las Vegas, New Mexico 87701

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Health sciencesTight-knitCollege town

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

Division

Division II

Plan Your Visit

—Acceptance

—SAT Avg

1,561Students

10:1Student:Faculty

26%Grad Rate

$45,937Earnings 10yr

$14,141Net Price

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

83.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.9%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$9,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (59)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

57%

Below Average

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

10 Years$45,937

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News

#100

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vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Cowboys

SoccerTrack

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

93Average

Estimated from NM state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Denverpop. 710K

287 mi(497 min)

Phoenixpop. 1.6M

417 mi(723 min)

Salt Lake Citypop. 200K

508 mi(881 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ABQ Albuquerque87 mi

DEN Denver296 mi

PHX Phoenix414 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1880 mi · ~54h 19m drive

New York, NY1723 mi · ~49h 47m drive

Hartford, CT1795 mi · ~51h 51m drive

Providence, RI1860 mi · ~53h 44m drive

Albany, NY1744 mi · ~50h 23m drive

Syracuse, NY1627 mi · ~47h drive

Rochester, NY1556 mi · ~44h 57m drive

Buffalo, NY1489 mi · ~43h 1m drive

Philadelphia, PA1661 mi · ~47h 59m drive

Pittsburgh, PA1408 mi · ~40h 41m drive

Harrisburg, PA1570 mi · ~45h 21m drive

Newark, NJ1714 mi · ~49h 31m drive

Washington, DC1560 mi · ~45h 4m drive

Baltimore, MD1583 mi · ~45h 44m drive

Atlanta, GA1188 mi · ~34h 19m drive

Charlotte, NC1369 mi · ~39h 33m drive

Raleigh, NC1487 mi · ~42h 57m drive

Miami, FL1629 mi · ~47h 4m drive

Orlando, FL1474 mi · ~42h 35m drive

Tampa, FL1433 mi · ~41h 24m drive

Nashville, TN1031 mi · ~29h 47m drive

New Orleans, LA961 mi · ~27h 46m drive

Richmond, VA1542 mi · ~44h 33m drive

Chicago, IL1040 mi · ~30h 3m drive

Detroit, MI1274 mi · ~36h 48m drive

Minneapolis, MN902 mi · ~26h 3m drive

St. Louis, MO853 mi · ~24h 39m drive

Kansas City, MO632 mi · ~18h 15m drive

Indianapolis, IN1079 mi · ~31h 10m drive

Columbus, OH1247 mi · ~36h 1m drive

Cleveland, OH1330 mi · ~38h 25m drive

Milwaukee, WI1056 mi · ~30h 30m drive

Dallas, TX519 mi · ~15h drive

Houston, TX700 mi · ~20h 13m drive

Austin, TX568 mi · ~16h 25m drive

San Antonio, TX579 mi · ~16h 44m drive

Los Angeles, CA746 mi · ~21h 33m drive

San Francisco, CA963 mi · ~27h 49m drive

San Diego, CA711 mi · ~20h 32m drive

Seattle, WA1208 mi · ~34h 54m drive

Portland, OR1140 mi · ~32h 56m drive

Denver, CO287 mi · ~8h 17m drive

Phoenix, AZ417 mi · ~12h 3m drive

Salt Lake City, UT508 mi · ~14h 41m drive

Honolulu, HI3305 mi · ~95h 29m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

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