New Mexico Highlands Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $7,416
- Out-of-State Tuition: $12,336
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at New Mexico Highlands:
- Total Enrollment: 2,704, including 1,399 online students
- 1,603 Undergraduate, 1,101 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 31.7% men, 68.3% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 26%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 2%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 50%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 58 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 20 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 17 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
New Mexico Highlands Overview
New Mexico Highlands University (New Mexico Highlands) is a four-year, public school located in Las Vegas, NM. New Mexico Highlands University was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (larger programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The New Mexico Highlands's tuition & fees is $7,416 for New Mexico residents and $12,336 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 78% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,746.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,704 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).
New Mexico Highlands ranked 9th in New Mexico Colleges rankings. New Mexico Highlands University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of New Mexico Highlands University is $7,416 for in-state students and $12,336 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,016 for in-state students and $12,792 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $7,575 for New Mexico residents and $12,494 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,175 for New Mexico residents and $12,950 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,416 | $12,336 |
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| Graduate | $8,016 | $12,792 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,575 | $12,494 |
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| Graduate | $8,175 | $12,950 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
New Mexico Highlands University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at New Mexico Highlands
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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