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New Mexico Highlands University
New Mexico Highlands University is a public institution in Las Vegas, NM. Scorecard figures (2023–24): undergraduate enrollment of 1,451, 150% graduation rate 30.2%. It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
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Quick answer
New Mexico Highlands University enrolls 1,451 undergraduates (2023–24). Key outcomes include a graduation rate (150% time) of 30.2%, a average net price of $18,315 for federal-aid students, and a median earnings of $48,104 ten years after entry.
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Confirm current-year tuition, aid, deadlines, and test policy on the university site before you apply. Federal Scorecard figures: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?id=187897 (Scorecard 2023–24).
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About New Mexico Highlands University
New Mexico Highlands University is a public university in Las Vegas, NM.
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission; undergraduate enrollment 1,451 (Scorecard 2023–24).
New Mexico Highlands University figures people cite
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The student body
Enrollment
37.9% men / 62.1% women (College Scorecard, 2023–24 academic year)
Degrees & majors
Largest bachelor’s fields by Scorecard program share (Scorecard 2023–24) include Health professions (29.3%), Education (27.4%), Business (18.4%). Shares below are of degrees awarded — not enrollment by major.
Largest bachelor’s majors
Program share of degrees (Scorecard 2023–24). “Other” = remaining CIP categories not listed above.
Cost before aid
Published tuition and fees start around $7,281; the average net price for students receiving federal aid is $18,315 (Scorecard 2023–24). Net price is after grants — not what every family pays.
Aid notes
Average net price is for students receiving federal aid after grants — not the published tuition. Run the school’s net-price calculator for your income.
Net price by family income
Average net price for students receiving federal aid — not the sticker tuition.
One income bracket is lower than a poorer bracket in Scorecard — small-school reporting can be noisy. Confirm with the school calculator.
| Income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30k income | $18,341 |
| $30k–$48k income | $16,136 |
| $48k–$75k income | $17,899 |
| $75k–$110k income | $18,790 |
Tuition and fees are the published sticker price. Average net price is for students receiving federal aid after grants — not what every family pays. Check https://www.nmhu.edu/netprice/
View New Mexico Highlands University on College Scorecard (2023–24 academic year IPEDS)
Campus & contacts
It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
Is New Mexico Highlands University accredited?
Yes. New Mexico Highlands University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
What is the acceptance rate (admission rate)?
College Scorecard does not report an acceptance rate (admission rate) for New Mexico Highlands University (Scorecard 2023–24).
How many undergraduates does New Mexico Highlands University have?
Undergraduate enrollment is 1,451 (Scorecard 2023–24).
What is the graduation rate?
The 150% graduation rate is 30.2% (Scorecard 2023–24).
What are median earnings after entry?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $48,104 (Scorecard 2023–24).
More FAQ about New Mexico Highlands University
What is the average net price?
The average net price is $18,315 for students receiving federal aid (Scorecard 2023–24).
What are the largest majors?
Largest fields include Health professions (29.3%), Education (27.4%), Business (18.4%) (Scorecard 2023–24).
Where is New Mexico Highlands University based?
New Mexico Highlands University is based in Las Vegas, NM.
How can families verify current tuition and deadlines?
Check the official university admissions and tuition pages, then compare with the school’s College Scorecard page (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?id=187897).
Key takeaways
- Undergraduate enrollment: 1,451
- Graduation rate (150% time): 30.2%
- Median earnings (10 yrs after entry): $48,104
- Avg net price (federal-aid students): $18,315
· Figures: Scorecard 2023–24 academic year
Unless noted, federal figures are from the College Scorecard latest release (2023–24 academic year IPEDS). School Scorecard page: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?id=187897 Confirm current tuition, aid, and deadlines on the university site.
