Acceptance Rate
—
Enrollment
1,561
Graduation Rate
26%
Student-Faculty Ratio
13:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$45,937
Retention Rate
57%
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$7,260
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,180
Avg Net Price
$14,141
Room & Board
$9,674
Total COA
$21,046
Median Debt
$11,399
Net Price by Family Income
$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
Pell Grant Rate: 46%
Federal Loan Rate: 17%
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Sticker Price$21,854
Estimated Net Price$14,141 (avg)
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New Mexico Highlands University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
26%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$45,937
Retention Rate
57%
Median Debt
$11,399
Top Programs
Education
28.5%
Health Professions
26.3%
Business & Marketing
13.9%
Psychology
7.6%
Biology
4.0%
Social Sciences
3.0%
Natural Resources
2.5%
Criminal Justice
2.5%
English
2.0%
Computer Science
1.8%
Demographics
Men 38%Women 62%
White
14.3%
Black
5.6%
Hispanic
61.0%
Asian
0.4%
Two or More
2.6%
International
4.7%
Application Info
Deadlines
ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01
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