New Mexico Highlands University

Las Vegas, NM • public • II | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Town (Remote)

Student Population

Undergrad: 2,095 • Total: 3,565

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

Las Vegas, NM
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Website

www.nmhu.edu

Region

Southwest

Carnegie Classification

M1: Master's Colleges & Universities – Larger Programs

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 783 (37.4%) • Female: 1,312 (62.6%)

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

25.6%

4-Year Graduation Rate

16.1%

Freshman Retention Rate

57.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$18,972

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$23,892

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $4,888
Out-of-state: $9,808

Room & Board

$10,116

Books & Supplies

$3,968

Students Receiving Pell Grants

45%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

II

Conference

Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

Men's Sports (5)

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Wrestling

Women's Sports (5)

Basketball Soccer Softball Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

2.5 GPA / 25 ACT

In-State Awards

$2,500-$7,200/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$2,500-$7,200/yr

Multi-Year Awards

$1,000 total

10 automatic scholarships (12 total)

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Common questions about New Mexico Highlands University

How much does New Mexico Highlands University cost?

Tuition and fees are $4,888 in-state and $9,808 out-of-state.

What is New Mexico Highlands University's graduation rate?

26% of students graduate within six years.