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New Mexico Highlands University is a public, two-year university located in Las Vegas, NM. The student population is just under 2,800. Students have the option to live on or off campus. The school offers programs from one and two-year certificates all the way up to graduate degree programs.
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Overview of New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU)
The school has campuses throughout New Mexico, including in Santa Fe and Albuquerque and enjoy warm days throughout much of the year. The school prides itself as being one of the most diverse universities in the country, as well as having a robust list of program options from business to social work.
General Information
School Type | Public |
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Campus Setting | Town: Remote |
Campus Housing | Yes |
Student Faculty Ratio | 13:1 |
Graduation Rate | 22% |
Year Founded | 1893 |
Student Enrollment
Total Students2,787
1,750
1,037
Undergraduate Student
Male 648
Female 1,130
Graduate Student
Male 384
Female 653
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NMHU Acceptance Rate and Admissions
APPLICATIONSNA
ACCEPTANCENA
Acceptance RateNA
Enrollment NA
Admissions | |
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Application Fee | $25 |
High School GPA | NA |
High School Rank | NA |
High School Transcripts | NA |
College Prep Courses | NA |
Recommendations | NA |
SAT/ACT | NA |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | NA |
Application Deadline | March 1 |
Common Application Accepted | No |
NMHU Tuition Cost & Financial Aid
The cost to attend New Mexico Highlands University as an in-state student is around $6,300 for tuition, and for those who choose to live on campus, the cost is closer to $19,600. For out-of-state students, the tuition cost is $10,600, and to live on campus the cost is estimated to be $23,800.
This can seem intimidating, but there’s another thing to consider: the net price. This is the cost that the student is expected to cover after financial aid has been applied. The average net price to attend New Mexico Highlands University is $10,617, though you may pay less or more depending on how much financial aid you are eligible for.
Ninety-three percent of students receive financial aid, the majority of which is grants and scholarships. One unique aspect about New Mexico Highlands is that a scholarship search is automatically run for each student, ensuring the student evaluates all possible avenues for scholarship money.
Average net price | 2018-2019 |
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Net Price | $10,617 |
Average Total Aid | $7,532 |
Students Receiving Financial Aid | 95% |
Room & Board | $8,126 |
Sticker Price
- Tuition In-State - $6,318
- Tuition Out-of-State - $10,590
- Books and Supplies - $1,144
- Room & Board - $8,126
- Other - $3,968
Academics
The retention rate for students at New Mexico Highlands University is solid at 55%. This means that the majority of students who complete their first year at this university also come back for their second year of college. The graduation rate is a bit low at 22%, but the transfer rate is 42%, so there is a high likelihood that many of those students who transfer graduate from another university. In which case, the school obviously provides an educational foundation that prepares you to succeed.
The school has a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1, so students have to opportunity to get to know both their instructors and fellow students without overwhelmingly large class sizes. These measurements are important because it helps a student get a better picture of what the student experience at the school will be. In this case, the class sizes are small, but there’s a chance that the students you attended with one year might not be the same the following year. These numbers are important to consider, especially for students who are seeking to forge long-lasting relationships with their fellow classmates.
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Graduation
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Graduation
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Student Population Total
Student Population 2,787
1,750
1,037
Most Popular Programs & Majors
(# of Diplomas Awarded by Subject)
Health Professions and Related Programs | 180 Total Graduates / 37% |
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Clinical/Medical Social Work | 112 Graduates |
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 68 Graduates |
All Education Majors | 78 Total Graduates / 16% |
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | 28 Graduates |
Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 Graduates |
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 16 Graduates |
Health Teacher education | 12 Graduates |
All Business Majors | 68 Total Graduates / 14% |
Business Administration and Management, General | 68 Graduates |
All Psychology Majors | 32 Total Graduates / 7% |
Psychology, General | 32 Graduates |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 22 Total Graduates / 5% |
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 22 Graduates |
All Other Diplomas | 21% |
Outcome & Salary
Out of the students who were enrolled in the 2011-2012 school year, 25% of those students graduated from New Mexico Highlands University. Forty-eight percent of incoming freshmen in 2011 transferred to other schools. The number of students who graduated was equal when it came to using financial aid, while with those who transferred to other schools, Pell grant use was higher for transfer students. As a student, this means you can expect to attend school with a small core of students throughout your time at NMHU, but there is also a chance that you might be prompted to switch schools at some point for personal reasons or because you are interested in shifting to a major not available at this campus. Many might see NMHU as a springboard to attending another school, especially those who live at home with their parents but plan to attend a larger school in another part of the country later in their academic career.
Graduates from NMHU earn an average early-career salary of $42,400, which is a bit lower than graduates from some other institutions. However, by their mid-career, their average income increases to $77,200, which is much better. On the other hand, those who earn a high school diploma or a GED will find that their average yearly income is only around $38,792.
Graduates Salary | |
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College Grads Early Career Salary | $42,400 |
College Grads Average Salary | $57,259 |
College Grads Mid Career Salary | $77,200 |
Return on Investment (ROI) | |
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10 Year Salary Earnings Potential | $572,590 |
20 Year Salary Earnings Potential | $1,344,590 |
Cost of Education (Net Price) 4 Year | $42,468 |
10 Year Projected ROI | $530,122 |
20 Year Projected ROI | $1,302,122 |
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National Average Salary | $38,792 |
10 Year Projected Income | $387,920 |
20 Year Projected Income | $775,840 |
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