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
Conference
NCAA's Division II Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Division
Division II
Campus Visits
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—Acceptance
—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
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
8300.0%
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 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
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History & Fun Facts
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)