New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	526
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Students retention rate	52%
On-time graduation rate	26%

Located in Las Vegas, New Mexico, NMHU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of New Mexico Highlands University is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

New Mexico Highlands University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, NMHU emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at NMHU is reported to be 26%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New Mexico state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 36% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at NMHU is 52% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New Mexico is 58%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at NMHU do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,876

Cost of attendance at New Mexico Highlands University in 2022 for students from New Mexico.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Mexico's average	$6,451
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,532

Cost of attendance at New Mexico Highlands University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Mexico's average	$14,455
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at New Mexico Highlands University received on average $7,842 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,842

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	109	58%	$5,640	$614,762
Other Federal Grant	187	100%	$3,776	$706,062
State Grant/Scholarships	108	58%	$1,644	$177,570
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	150	80%	$3,885	$582,772
Total Grant & Scholarships	187	100%	$7,842	$1,466,404

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of New Mexico Highlands University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of New Mexico Highlands University students is 26.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 35.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 17.9%.

26.5%

African American 10.5% 2 students
white 16.3% 8 students
hispanic 34.0% 64 students
International Students 16.7% 2 students
Mixed Race 42.9% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Football Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Baseball Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Basketball Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

New Mexico Highlands University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

New Mexico Highlands University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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