New Mexico Highlands University

www.nmhu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,758

3.26% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$12,795

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.51%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,645

60.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

26.5%

79 Graduates

About

New Mexico Highlands University is a higher education institution located in San Miguel County, NM. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at New Mexico Highlands University were Clinical Social Work (132 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (69 degrees), and School Counseling & Guidance Services (47 degrees).

In 2021, 768 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at New Mexico Highlands University. 73.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (424 degrees), 2.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (184 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at New Mexico Highlands University is $4,758, which is $−18,426 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at New Mexico Highlands University is $4,758, which is $−18,426 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,795.

In 2021, 100% of undergraduate students attending New Mexico Highlands University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,758

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at New Mexico Highlands University was $4,758. The cost of tuition at New Mexico Highlands University is $−18,426 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$12,795

2021 Value

17.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 New Mexico Highlands University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,795. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of New Mexico Highlands University grew by 17.8%.

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

$10,352

Room and Board

$1,144

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at New Mexico Highlands University was of $10,352 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 14.5% between 2020 and 2021.

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

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at New Mexico Highlands University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 17.6% with respect to 2020, 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.51%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at New Mexico Highlands University was 3.51%, which represents 22 out of the 627 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

New Mexico Highlands University had a total enrollment of 2,645 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at New Mexico Highlands University is 1,603 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,042. This means that 60.6% 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 52.4% Hispanic or Latino, 22.4% White, 10.5% American Indian or Alaska Native, 5.14% Black or African American, 2.8% Two or More Races, 0.907% Asian, and 0.378% 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 (36%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (20.8%) and White Female (8.62%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (36.9%), followed by White Female (21%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (9.87%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

60.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at New Mexico Highlands University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,645 students. The full-time enrollment at New Mexico Highlands University is 1,603 and the part-time enrollment is 1,042. This means that 60.6% of students enrolled at New Mexico Highlands University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

52%

2021 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 52%. 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 (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
1,387 enrolled students
White
593 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
279 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at New Mexico Highlands University is 52.4% Hispanic or Latino, 22.4% White, 10.5% American Indian or Alaska Native, 5.14% Black or African American, 2.8% Two or More Races, 0.907% Asian, and 0.378% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 47 students (1.78%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 360 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 (424 degrees awarded). There were 2.3 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (184 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at New Mexico Highlands University is Clinical Social Work (132 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (69 degrees) and School Counseling & Guidance Services (47 degrees).

In 2021, 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. (242 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (6 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (10 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (1,727,645 people), Registered nurses (1,420,910 people), Secondary school teachers (429,219 people), Education administrators (301,810 people), and Other managers (234,861 people).

The most specialized majors at New Mexico Highlands University in 2021 are EDUCATION. (242 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (6 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (10 degrees), Health (251 degrees), and Psychology (41 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Dentists, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at New Mexico Highlands University are EDUCATION. (242 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (6 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (10 degrees), Health (251 degrees), and Psychology (41 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (3,116,232 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,698,495 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (470,281 people), Outpatient care centers (387,119 people), and Offices of physicians (253,034 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 (2021)

Clinical Social Work
81 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
50 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
37 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at New Mexico Highlands University was Clinical Social Work with 81 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

204

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

564

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 204 degrees were awarded to men at New Mexico Highlands University, which is 0.362 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (564).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 46 degrees were awarded to men at New Mexico Highlands University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.63 times less than the 73 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 186 degrees were awarded to men at New Mexico Highlands University in Clinical Social Work, which is 6.89 times more than the 27 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

22%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 11% 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, 22% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 22% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at New Mexico Highlands University is Female and Two or More Races (50% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.27% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
424 degrees awarded
White
184 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
69 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at New Mexico Highlands University is hispanic or latino (424 degrees awarded). There were 2.3 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (184 degrees).

2.21% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
321 degrees awarded
White Female
127 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
103 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at New Mexico Highlands University is hispanic or latino female (321 degrees awarded). There were 2.53 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (127 degrees).

Operations

New Mexico Highlands University has an endowment valued at nearly $11.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.81M (25%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, New Mexico Highlands University had a total salary expenditure of 96.8M. New Mexico Highlands University employs 48 Assistant professors, 31 Associate professors and 26 Professors. Most academics at New Mexico Highlands University are Male Assistant professor (24), Female Assistant professor (24), and Male Associate professor (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at New Mexico Highlands University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 57 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 56 employees, and Management with 49 employees.

Endowment

$11.2M

2021 Endowment

46.1%

growth from 2020

New Mexico Highlands University has an endowment valued at about $11.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of New Mexico Highlands University grew 46.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $39.2M 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

$26.6M

2021 Salaries

1.41%

growth from 2020

In 2021, New Mexico Highlands University paid a median of $26.6M in salaries, which represents 27.5% of their overall expenditure ($96.8M) and a 1.41% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.32M

Instructional Salaries

129

Number of Employees

In 2021, New Mexico Highlands University paid a total of $7.32M to 129 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

48 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

57 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at New Mexico Highlands University were Assistant professor with 48 employees, Associate professor with 31 employees, and Professor with 26 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at New Mexico Highlands University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 57 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 56 employees, and Management with 49 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at New Mexico Highlands University was Male Assistant professor with 24 employees, Female Assistant professor with 24 employees, and Male Associate professor with 16 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at New Mexico Highlands University.