New Mexico Highlands University

https://www.nmhu.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,888

2024 Average Net Price

$11,062

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

2,704

55.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

26.6%

69 Graduates

About

New Mexico Highlands University is a higher education institution located in San Miguel County, NM. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at New Mexico Highlands University were Clinical Social Work (149 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (65 degrees), and School Counseling & Guidance Services (58 degrees).

In 2024, 810 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at New Mexico Highlands University. 75.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 24.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (445 degrees), 2.37 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (188 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at New Mexico Highlands University is $4,888, which is $−19,112 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at New Mexico Highlands University is $4,888, which is $19,112 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,062.

In 2024, 78% of undergraduate students attending New Mexico Highlands University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 18% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,888

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at New Mexico Highlands University was $4,888. The cost of tuition at New Mexico Highlands University is $−19,112 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of New Mexico Highlands University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,062

2024 Value

26.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 New Mexico Highlands University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,062. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of New Mexico Highlands University grew by 26.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of New Mexico Highlands University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,013

Room and Board

$1,144

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at New Mexico Highlands University was of $10,013 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 1.89% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,144. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at New Mexico Highlands University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

18%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

78% of undergraduate students at New Mexico Highlands University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 8.24% with respect to 2023, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at New Mexico Highlands University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

New Mexico Highlands University had a total enrollment of 2,704 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at New Mexico Highlands University is 1,507 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,197. This means that 55.7% of students enrolled at New Mexico Highlands University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at New Mexico Highlands University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.8% Hispanic or Latino, 19.2% White, 7.36% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.88% Black or African American, 2.18% Two or More Races, 0.74% Asian, and 0.296% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at New Mexico Highlands University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (34.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (26.6%) and White Female (7.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (33.5%), followed by White Female (15.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (9.01%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

55.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at New Mexico Highlands University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,704 students. The full-time enrollment at New Mexico Highlands University is 1,507 and the part-time enrollment is 1,197. This means that 55.7% of students enrolled at New Mexico Highlands University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at New Mexico Highlands University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

50%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at New Mexico Highlands University was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), New Mexico Highlands University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at New Mexico Highlands University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
1,481 enrolled students
White
519 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
199 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at New Mexico Highlands University is 54.8% Hispanic or Latino, 19.2% White, 7.36% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.88% Black or African American, 2.18% Two or More Races, 0.74% Asian, and 0.296% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 232 students (8.58%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 418 more women than men received degrees from New Mexico Highlands University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at New Mexico Highlands University is hispanic or latino (445 degrees awarded). There were 2.37 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (188 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at New Mexico Highlands University is Clinical Social Work (149 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (65 degrees) and School Counseling & Guidance Services (58 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at New Mexico Highlands University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (291 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (11 degrees), and Health (251 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New Mexico Highlands University are Registered nurses (1,621,192 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,572,803 people), Physicians (577,339 people), Secondary school teachers (544,651 people), and Other managers (341,960 people).

The most specialized majors at New Mexico Highlands University in 2024 are Education (291 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (11 degrees), Health (251 degrees), Physical Sciences (10 degrees), and Biology (27 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New Mexico Highlands University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at New Mexico Highlands University are Education (291 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (11 degrees), Health (251 degrees), Physical Sciences (10 degrees), and Biology (27 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New Mexico Highlands University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,043,398 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,231,157 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (732,473 people), Offices of physicians (431,913 people), and Outpatient care centers (425,972 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by New Mexico Highlands University.

Most Common (2024)

Kindergarten & Preschool Education
59 degrees awarded
Clinical Social Work
51 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
49 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at New Mexico Highlands University was Kindergarten & Preschool Education with 59 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at New Mexico Highlands University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

196

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

614

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 196 degrees were awarded to men at New Mexico Highlands University, which is 0.319 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (614).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at New Mexico Highlands University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 37 degrees were awarded to men at New Mexico Highlands University in Clinical Social Work, which is 0.227 times less than the 163 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 163 degrees were awarded to men at New Mexico Highlands University in Clinical Social Work, which is 4.41 times more than the 37 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

16%

100% Completion Time

25%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 16% of students graduating from New Mexico Highlands University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 25% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 26% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
445 degrees awarded
White
188 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
68 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at New Mexico Highlands University is hispanic or latino (445 degrees awarded). There were 2.37 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (188 degrees).

2.1% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
389 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
371 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
362 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at New Mexico Highlands University is hispanic or latino female (389 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (371 degrees).

Operations

New Mexico Highlands University has an endowment valued at nearly $13.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.44M (33.8%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, New Mexico Highlands University had a total salary expenditure of 90.1M. New Mexico Highlands University employs 81 Assistant professors, 39 Associate professors and 35 Instructors. Most academics at New Mexico Highlands University are Male Assistant professor (43), Female Assistant professor (38), and Female Instructor (29).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at New Mexico Highlands University are: Management, with 92 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 67 employees, and Service with 65 employees.

Endowment

$13.2M

2024 Endowment

26.8%

growth from 2023

New Mexico Highlands University has an endowment valued at about $13.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of New Mexico Highlands University grew 26.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $32.7M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at New Mexico Highlands University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$37.8M

2024 Salaries

11.7%

growth from 2023

In 2024, New Mexico Highlands University paid a median of $37.8M in salaries, which represents 42% of their overall expenditure ($90.1M) and a 11.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 14.6% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 11.2% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$9.64M

Instructional Salaries

184

Number of Employees

In 2024, New Mexico Highlands University paid a total of $9.64M to 184 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at New Mexico Highlands University were Management with 92 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 67 employees, and Service with 65 employees.

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