Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at New Mexico Highlands University is $7,260 for New Mexico residents and $12,180 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 1.68% for New Mexico residents and increased by 1.60% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($9,606) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,209.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for New Mexico Highlands is $7,382 for New Mexico residents and $12,375 for out-of-state students which is a 1.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 1.68% for New Mexico residents and increased by 1.60% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $13,642 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 2.80% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs stayed same compared to the previous year.
New Mexico Highlands Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $7,140 |
$11,988 | $13,270 |
2023-2024 | $7,260 | $12,180 | $13,642 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 1.68% | 1.60% | 2.80% |
2024-2025 | $7,382 | $12,375 | $14,024 |
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Graduate Tuition & Fees
For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $7,860 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $12,636 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($10,220) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at New Mexico Highlands is $10,570 for New Mexico residents and $17,035 for out-of-state students which is a 34.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.
New Mexico Highlands Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $5,845 |
$9,373 | $13,270 |
2023-2024 | $7,860 | $12,636 | $13,642 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 34.47% | 34.81% | 2.80% |
2024-2025 | $10,570 | $17,035 | $14,024 |
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Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Tuition Per Credit Hour
The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at New Mexico Highlands. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $202 for New Mexico residents and $407 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $307 for New Mexico residents and $566 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $199 | $401 |
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2023-2024 | $202 | $407 |
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2024-2025 | $205 | $413 |
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Graduate | 2022-2023 | $228 | $420 |
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2023-2024 | $307 | $566 |
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2024-2025 | $413 | $763 |
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges
The next table compares the tuition & fees between New Mexico Highlands University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between New Mexico Highlands University and Similar Schools
| In-State | Out-of-State |
New Mexico Highlands University | $7,260 | $12,180 |
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University of New Mexico-Main Campus | $8,115 | $26,450 |
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New Mexico State University-Main Campus | $8,147 | $25,271 |
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Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | $6,863 | $8,843 |
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Western New Mexico University | $7,868 | $14,354 |
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New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | $9,058 | $26,312 |