Campus of New Mexico Highlands University

    New Mexico Highlands University

    Las Vegas, NM, United States

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    • Public
    • Master's university
    • NCAA Division II

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    New Mexico Highlands University Cost & Financial Aid

    Students at New Mexico Highlands University paid an average net price of $18,315 a year after grants and scholarships.

    New Mexico Highlands University average annual cost

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Average annual cost after grants

    $18,315

    $1,601 below the median for 4-year colleges ($19,916).

    By family income

    Family incomeAverage annual cost
    $0 to $30,000$18,341
    $30,001 to $48,000$16,136
    $48,001 to $75,000$17,899
    $75,001 to $110,000$18,790
    Over $110,000Not reported

    Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.

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    Cost & financial aid

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025

    Published price vs. what students paid

    In-state tuition & fees
    $7,281
    Out-of-state tuition & fees
    $12,201
    Average net price
    $18,315
    Tuition is the published yearly price. Average net price is the yearly cost of attendance (tuition, housing, food, books) minus grants and scholarships.

    Students receiving Pell Grants

    Pell Grant recipients
    48.4%
    Share of undergraduates who receive a federal Pell Grant, a common signal of how many students come from lower-income families.

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    New Mexico Highlands University cost of attendance breakdown

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Tuition and fees
    30%
    Room and board
    46%
    Books and supplies
    5%
    Other costs
    20%
    Share of the published yearly cost of attendance (in-state tuition where the two differ).
    In-state tuition and fees
    $7,281
    Out-of-state tuition and fees
    $12,201
    Room and board (on campus)
    $11,284
    Books and supplies
    $1,158
    Total cost of attendance (published)
    $24,657

    The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.

    Student loans and debt at New Mexico Highlands University

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Undergraduates with a federal loan
    62%
    Median federal debt at graduation
    $11,745
    Monthly payment, 10-year plan
    $133

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    Scholarships you may be eligible for

    Awards you could use at New Mexico Highlands University: the college's own scholarships, programs from NM and federal grants. Each is checked against its official page; open one to see the full rules.

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    • NM program · Residents of NM · need-based

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      State · NM

      Student Incentive Grant

      New Mexico Higher Education Department

      Award
      $200 to $2,500
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • Need-based
      • Renewable
    • NM program · Residents of NM

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      State · NM

      New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship

      New Mexico Higher Education Department

      Award
      Amount varies
      Up to 100% of tuition and required fees at New Mexico public colleges and universities
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • Renewable
    • NM program · Residents of NM

    • NM program · Residents of NM

      Open now

      State · NM

      Athletic Scholarship

      New Mexico Higher Education Department

      Award
      Amount varies
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • One-time
    • NM program · Residents of NM

    • NM program · Residents of NM

      Open now

      State · NM

      Graduate Scholarship

      New Mexico Higher Education Department

      Award
      Amount varies
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • One-time

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