New Mexico Highlands University
New Mexico Highlands University is one of the nine public 4-year colleges in New Mexico. The campus is located in Las Vegas town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,098 students attend the school. Every year 22% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.New Mexico Highlands University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $4,248, and fees were $1,706. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $7,582 and $1,706 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students3,098 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio12:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate45% |
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Northern New Mexico College
56 miles away |
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86 miles away |
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87 miles away |
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Adams State University
135 miles away |
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144 miles away |
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164 miles away |
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185 miles away |
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Pueblo Community College
187 miles away |
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Colorado State University-Pueblo
191 miles away |
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West Texas A&M University
191 miles away |
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offers 1 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1937 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/03/2009 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $15 |
| Graduates | $15 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $177/credit | |
| In State Students | $177/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $316/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $198/credit | |
| In State Students | $198/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $338/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $7,965 | $7,965 | $14,220 |
| ADN | 70 | $12,390 | $12,390 | $22,120 |
| BSN | 125 | $22,125 | $22,125 | $39,500 |
| FNP | 50 | $9,900 | $9,900 | $16,900 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 96% of New Mexico Highlands University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 63% | $2,487 |
| Other Federal Grant | 11% | $643 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 47% | $932 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 52% | $2,904 |
| Federal Student Loans | 42% | $2,189 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $4,301 |
$12,538
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$13,490 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$13,447 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$14,280 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$15,623 |
| Over $110,000$13,595 |
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Student Population
1,935
Undergrads
1,163
Graduates
2,027
Women
1,071
Men
62%
Full-time
38%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
54% |
|
White |
23% |
|
Non-resident alien |
5% |
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Black/African American |
5% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New Mexico state board of nursing.
