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New Mexico Highlands University Teaching Programs

New Mexico Highlands University is a public institution located in Las Vegas, NM. A Remote Town provides an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

New Mexico Highlands University Rankings

New Mexico Highlands University is featured in these rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#1 of 35	State — New Mexico
Overall Quality	#72 of 484	Region — Southwest
Overall Quality	#932 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is New Mexico Highlands University?

Contact details for New Mexico Highlands University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	803 University Ave, Las Vegas, NM 87701
Phone:	5054257511
Website:	www.nmhu.edu/
Admissions:	www.nmhu.edu/office-of-student-recruitment-undergraduate-admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.nmhu.edu/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into New Mexico Highlands University?

You can apply to New Mexico Highlands University online at: https://apply.nmhu.edu/apply/

How Hard Is It To Get Into New Mexico Highlands University?

Average Test Scores

Can I Afford New Mexico Highlands University?

The average net price after aid at New Mexico Highlands University is $14,141. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$4,888
In-State Fees	$2,528
Out-of-State Tuition	$9,808
Out-of-State Fees	$2,528
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$7,416
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$12,336

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 13% of students at New Mexico Highlands University receive some form of financial aid (221 students).

Approximately 78% of students at New Mexico Highlands University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,746 per student.

45% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,083.

Student Loan Debt

18% of New Mexico Highlands University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,429 per year.

New Mexico Highlands University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,482 students enrolled at New Mexico Highlands University. New Mexico Highlands University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,561 undergraduate students at New Mexico Highlands University, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of New Mexico Highlands University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	3
Black or African American	65
Hispanic	969
White	257
American Indian/Alaska Native	112
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	6
Two or More Races	43
Non-Resident	42

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at New Mexico Highlands University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
New Mexico	159
Texas	15
Arizona	9
California	8
Colorado	4

Additionally, approximately 2.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

New Mexico Highlands University Graduate Student Diversity

1,104 of New Mexico Highlands University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at New Mexico Highlands University, approximately 23% are male and 77% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of New Mexico Highlands University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	16
Black or African American	38
Hispanic	486
White	255
American Indian/Alaska Native	83
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	14
Non-Resident	38

Online Learning at New Mexico Highlands University

New Mexico Highlands University delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

669 undergraduate students at New Mexico Highlands University took at least one online class — of those, 648 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 254 students took at least one online class and 751 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at New Mexico Highlands University

These teaching majors are available at New Mexico Highlands University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	82	—	—	115
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	58	—	63
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	32	7	—	39
Special Education and Teaching	18	4	—	35
Curriculum and Instruction	—	23	—	23
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	13	—	15
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education	—	—	—	1

Academic Programs at New Mexico Highlands University

New Mexico Highlands University offers 20 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

New Mexico Highlands University maintains an open admission policy: Yes. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.