New Mexico Highlands University, NM
Public
4-Year • Small • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Open Admissions
Main Campus
New Mexico Highlands University Rankings
Affordability87
Retention4
Graduation1
Earnings18
Diversity66
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at New Mexico Highlands University
81%
Bachelor’s
8%
Associate’s
12%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing15%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education19%
Engineering<1%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs35%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting3%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities3%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology7%
Social Sciences2%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into New Mexico Highlands University
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Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending New Mexico Highlands University
$6K
In-State Tuition
$10K
Out-of-State Tuition
$18K
Average Total Cost
$10K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9K | $11K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $10K | $12K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $13K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $13K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $16K | $16K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after New Mexico Highlands University
31%
Receive Federal Loans
$10K
Median Federal Debt
42%
Repayment Rate
$144
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 58% | 61% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 18% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 6% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 4% | 6% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $10K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $9K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $11K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $8K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $25K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $18K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $4K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 34% | 36% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 42% | 41% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 49% | 46% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 56% | 54% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at New Mexico Highlands University
52%
Retention Rate
46%
Transfer Rate
17%
Withdrawal Rate
22%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 10% | 23% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 22% | 39% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 23% | 39% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 48% | 53% |
| Black | 16% | 24% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 8% | 36% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26% | 36% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 15% | 29% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 22% | 36% | 50% |
| Other race | 33% | 39% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after New Mexico Highlands University
87%
Employment Rate
$28K
Median Salary
$15K
25 Pctl Salary
$40K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 87% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 86% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 88% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 87% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 83% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $5K | $5K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $15K | $13K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $28K | $25K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $40K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $50K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $28K | $25K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $31K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $36K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at New Mexico Highlands University
1,778
Undergraduates
44%
Full-time Undergrads
27
Avg Entry Age
1,169
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 63% | 66% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 37% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 6% | 4% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 20% | 26% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58% | 46% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 9% | 15% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 45% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 26% | 23% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 8% | 9% | 14% |
| >$110K | 8% | 8% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near New Mexico Highlands University, NM
Luna Community College
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41 miles, W
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43 miles, W