Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $7,260 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $12,180 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $21,046 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $14,141 | State avg: $11,878. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 46.36% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 17.36% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does New Mexico Highlands University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$12,180
Room and board
$9,674
Books and supplies
$1,144
Other expenses
$3,968
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$21,046
Average net price
$14,141
Average aid coverage
33%
$6,905 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at New Mexico Highlands University pays approximately $14,141 per year after grants and aid. This is above the New Mexico average of $11,878 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is New Mexico Highlands University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to New Mexico and national averages.
New Mexico Highlands University net price
$14,141
New Mexico average
$11,878
National average
$17,506
New Mexico Highlands University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $12,180 and average net price at $14,141. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$12,180
Current net price
$14,141
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
25.59%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$45,937
Undergraduates
1,561
10-Year Median Earnings - New Mexico Highlands University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
New Mexico Highlands University graduates earn about 1.1x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends New Mexico Highlands University?
Undergraduates
1,561
Completion rate
25.59%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
46.36%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
17.36%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 46.36% of New Mexico Highlands University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 17.36% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at New Mexico Highlands University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
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Accreditation
New Mexico Highlands University lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
New Mexico Highlands University is listed at 803 University Ave, Las Vegas, NM 87701. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare New Mexico Highlands University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Highlands University | Not available | $12,180 | $14,141 | $45,937 |
| New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | 53.96% | $26,312 | $8,265 | $76,489 |
| New Mexico Military Institute | 57.76% | $14,042 | $4,686 | $57,410 |
| University of the Southwest | Not available | $16,670 | $19,969 | $45,389 |
| St. John's College | 49.46% | $38,946 | $24,351 | $44,985 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is New Mexico Highlands University's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for New Mexico Highlands University in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is New Mexico Highlands University tuition?
New Mexico Highlands University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $12,180.
What is New Mexico Highlands University's average net price?
New Mexico Highlands University's average net price in the local dataset is $14,141.
What is New Mexico Highlands University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $45,937 for New Mexico Highlands University.
Is New Mexico Highlands University accredited?
New Mexico Highlands University's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend New Mexico Highlands University?
The local dataset lists 1,561 undergraduate students at New Mexico Highlands University.
What percentage of New Mexico Highlands University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for New Mexico Highlands University in the local dataset is 46.36%.
What is the federal loan rate at New Mexico Highlands University?
The federal loan rate for New Mexico Highlands University in the local dataset is 17.36%.
Where should I verify New Mexico Highlands University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with New Mexico Highlands University or the latest official federal education data.