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New Mexico Highlands University

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Public, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Remote | Town

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

26:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$7,140

Out of state

$11,988
Graduate

In state

$5,845

Out of state

$9,373

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
100%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 54.0% $6,618
State/local grants 38.0% $2,916
Institutional grants 81.0% $5,436
Loans 72.0% $4,527

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$9,302 per year

Books & Supplies

$1,144 per year

Personal Expenses

$3,968 per year

Financial aid resources

Paying for college

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

Review this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Clinical/Medical Social Work
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Psychology, General
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Clinical/Medical Social Work
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Curriculum and Instruction
Full List of Programs

Graduate ProgramsX

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Admissions

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$0
Graduate
$0
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
69%
Male Students
31%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Hispanic/Latino53.98%
  2. Caucasian20.58%
  3. American Indian/Alaska Native10.05%
  4. Two Or More Ethnicities7.76%
  5. Black4.45%
  6. Not Specified2.32%
  7. Asian0.64%
  8. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.22%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

3,452

Undergraduate students

2,066

Graduate students

1,386

Full Time Students
60%
Part Time Students
40%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Football
  • Baseball
  • Wrestling
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
Female sports:
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Football
    • Baseball
    • Wrestling
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Female

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