New Mexico Highlands University
Public, 4-year
803 University Ave, Las Vegas, NM 87701
Quick Facts
1,561
Total Enrollment
26%
Graduation Rate
$38,952
Median Earnings (6yr)
$7,260
In-State Tuition
$14,141
Avg Net Price
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About New Mexico Highlands University
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 803 University Ave |
| City | Las Vegas, NM |
| ZIP Code | 87701 |
| County | San Miguel County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Dr. Sam Minner (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 1,561 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 62% |
| Male | 38% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 14.3% |
| Black | 5.6% |
| Hispanic | 61.0% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 8.8% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2.6% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 2.5% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 40.9% |
| Part-Time Students | 35.0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$7,260
In-State Tuition
$12,180
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,046
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,141
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 46% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 17% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 46% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $11,399 |
| Median Total Debt | $9,500 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $25,000 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 42% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $13,501 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $13,953 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $15,596 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $14,350 |
| $110,001+ | $14,797 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$38,952
6 Years After
$40,392
8 Years After
$45,937
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $22,149 | 75th percentile: $55,777
Earnings by Family Income Background
$36,598
Low Income
$43,022
Middle Income
$43,223
High Income
Student Outcomes
57%
Full-Time Retention
20%
Part-Time Retention
26%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$7,603
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$11,640
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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