Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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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.
You may want to compare the school to other New Mexico schools with tuition changes from last year at New Mexico colleges tuition change page.
New Mexico Highlands Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$7,140 $11,988$13,270
2023-2024$7,260$12,180$13,642
Change % 2023-20241.68%1.60%2.80%
2024-2025$7,382$12,375$14,024
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
New Mexico Highlands University - COA
New Mexico Highlands University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
New Mexico Highlands University - Room and Board Coost Chart

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
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$5,845 $9,373$13,270
2023-2024$7,860$12,636$13,642
Change % 2023-202434.47%34.81%2.80%
2024-2025$10,570$17,035$14,024
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
New Mexico Highlands University - Graduate Tuition Chart

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)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$199$401
2023-2024$202$407
2024-2025$205$413
Graduate2022-2023$228$420
2023-2024$307$566
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.
New Mexico Highlands University - Tuition per Credit Hour
New Mexico Highlands University - Books and Supplies Costs

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-StateOut-of-State
New Mexico Highlands University$7,260$12,180
University of New Mexico-Main Campus$8,115$26,450
New Mexico State University-Main Campus$8,147$25,271
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus$6,863$8,843
Western New Mexico University$7,868$14,354
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology$9,058$26,312

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

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How Much is the tuition for 4 years at New Mexico Highlands?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at New Mexico Highlands is $30,838 for New Mexico residents and $51,748 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$7,436$7,615$7,799$7,988$30,838
Out-of-State$12,476$12,778$13,088$13,406$51,748
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$7,615$7,799$7,988$8,181$31,583
Out-of-State$12,778$13,088$13,406$13,731$53,003
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$7,799$7,988$8,181$8,379$32,347
Out-of-State$13,088$13,406$13,731$14,064$54,289
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$7,988$8,181$8,379$8,581$33,129
Out-of-State$13,406$13,731$14,064$14,405$55,606
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$8,181$8,379$8,581$8,789$33,930
Out-of-State$13,731$14,064$14,405$14,755$56,955

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $91,924 for New Mexico residents and $112,834 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at New Mexico Highlands University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$22,413$22,787$23,168$23,556$91,924
Out-of-State$27,453$27,950$28,457$28,974$112,834
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$22,787$23,168$23,556$23,952$93,463
Out-of-State$27,950$28,457$28,974$29,502$114,882
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$23,168$23,556$23,952$24,355$95,031
Out-of-State$28,457$28,974$29,502$30,040$116,973
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$23,556$23,952$24,355$24,766$96,628
Out-of-State$28,974$29,502$30,040$30,590$119,105
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$23,952$24,355$24,766$25,184$98,256
Out-of-State$29,502$30,040$30,590$31,150$121,282

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 100% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $59,080 for New Mexico residents and $79,990 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at New Mexico Highlands University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$14,202$14,576$14,957$15,345$59,080
Out-of-State$19,242$19,739$20,246$20,763$79,990
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$14,576$14,957$15,345$15,741$60,619
Out-of-State$19,739$20,246$20,763$21,291$82,038
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$14,957$15,345$15,741$16,144$62,187
Out-of-State$20,246$20,763$21,291$21,829$84,129
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$15,345$15,741$16,144$16,555$63,784
Out-of-State$20,763$21,291$21,829$22,379$86,261
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$15,741$16,144$16,555$16,973$65,412
Out-of-State$21,291$21,829$22,379$22,939$88,438

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at New Mexico Highlands University.
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New Mexico Highlands University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$7,260$1,144$13,642$12,180$1,144 $13,642
Graduate$7,860 $1,144$13,642$12,636 $1,144$13,642

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