NMHU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at New Mexico Highlands University was $12,795. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at NMHU

NMHU net price calculator

$12,795

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in New Mexico and nationwide.

New Mexico's average	$10,477
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of NMHU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$12,795	$1,932 (18%)	$11,537	$12,080	$12,672	$18,222	$15,095
2021	$10,863	$246 (2%)	$8,563	$9,233	$10,593	$11,940	$14,860
2020	$10,617	$204 (2%)	$8,345	$9,126	$10,625	$14,069	$14,889
2019	$10,821	$481 (5%)	$8,998	$10,162	$12,772	$13,286	$15,622
2018	$10,340	$557 (6%)	$8,339	$9,475	$11,753	$14,235	$10,962
2017	$9,783	$780 (9%)	$7,604	$5,213	$10,799	$10,490	$12,100
2016	$9,003	$1,238 (12%)	$5,377	$6,027	$8,584	$11,625	$10,866
2015	$10,241	$132 (1%)	$5,884	$5,425	$8,219	$9,438	$10,315
2014	$10,109	--	$8,809	$9,353	$9,368	$6,356

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of New Mexico Highlands University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$22,340	$318 (1%)	$6,876	$14,320	$1,144
2021	$22,022	$638 (3%)	$6,558	$14,320	$1,144
2020	$21,384	$458 (2%)	$6,318	$13,922	$1,144
2019	$20,926	$478 (2%)	$6,150	$13,632	$1,144
2018	$20,448	$778 (4%)	$5,954	$13,350	$1,144
2017	$19,670	$1,104 (6%)	$5,550	$13,020	$1,100
2016	$18,566	$300 (2%)	$4,800	$12,766	$1,000
2015	$18,266	$758 (4%)	$4,500	$12,766	$1,000
2014	$19,024	$496 (3%)	$4,000	$14,096	$928
2013	$18,528	--	$3,504	$14,096	$928

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does NMHU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 526 dormitories available to its students at $4,588 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at NMHU is $510 per month.
Does NMHU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at NMHU for one academic year is $4,320, which works out to $480 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: NMHU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,144.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, NMHU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,968

If living off-campus, with family: $3,968

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,968
How much is NMHU application fees?: NMHU does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: NMHU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

New Mexico Highlands University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$198	$228
For out-of-state students	$392	$420

Housing and Meal

New Mexico Highlands University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at New Mexico Highlands University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,320	$4,588	N/A	526
2021	$4,320	$4,588	N/A	534
2020	$4,160	$3,966	N/A	534
2019	$4,020	$3,852	N/A	504
2018	$3,914	$3,740	N/A	590
2017	$3,600	$3,635	N/A	590
2016	$3,600	$3,564	N/A	722

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by New Mexico Highlands University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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