New Mexico Highlands University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,888

2.22% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$15,106

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

2,814

56.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

25.6%

65 Graduates

About

New Mexico Highlands University is a higher education institution located in San Miguel County, NM. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at New Mexico Highlands University were Clinical Social Work (140 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (69 degrees), and School Counseling & Guidance Services (45 degrees).

In 2023, 820 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at New Mexico Highlands University. 77.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 22.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (441 degrees), 2.16 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (204 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at New Mexico Highlands University is $4,888, which is $−19,687 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at New Mexico Highlands University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 615 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at New Mexico Highlands University is $4,888, which is $19,687 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,106.

In 2023, 85% of undergraduate students attending New Mexico Highlands University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,888

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at New Mexico Highlands University was $4,888. The cost of tuition at New Mexico Highlands University is $−19,687 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$15,106

2023 Value

39.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 New Mexico Highlands University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,106. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of New Mexico Highlands University grew by 39.2%.

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

$9,827

Room and Board

$1,144

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at New Mexico Highlands University was of $9,827 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 5.07% between 2022 and 2023.

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

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

17%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at New Mexico Highlands University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 15% with respect to 2022, when 100% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at New Mexico Highlands University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 615 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 2,814 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at New Mexico Highlands University is 1,595 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,219. This means that 56.7% 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 55.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.7% White, 8.32% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.05% Black or African American, 2.27% Two or More Races, 0.462% Asian, and 0.107% 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 (35.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (24.9%) and White Female (7.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (34.1%), followed by White Female (17.7%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (9.99%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

56.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at New Mexico Highlands University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,814 students. The full-time enrollment at New Mexico Highlands University is 1,595 and the part-time enrollment is 1,219. This means that 56.7% of students enrolled at New Mexico Highlands University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% 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

57%

2023 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 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), 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 (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
1,557 enrolled students
White
527 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
234 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at New Mexico Highlands University is 55.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.7% White, 8.32% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.05% Black or African American, 2.27% Two or More Races, 0.462% Asian, and 0.107% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 140 students (4.98%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 446 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 (441 degrees awarded). There were 2.16 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (204 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at New Mexico Highlands University is Clinical Social Work (140 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (69 degrees) and School Counseling & Guidance Services (45 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (292 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (10 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (4 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 (1,583,927 people), Registered nurses (1,509,624 people), Secondary school teachers (546,881 people), Education administrators (300,778 people), and Other managers (233,055 people).

The most specialized majors at New Mexico Highlands University in 2023 are Education (292 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (10 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (4 degrees), Health (245 degrees), and English (11 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Chief executives & legislators, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at New Mexico Highlands University are Education (292 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (10 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (4 degrees), Health (245 degrees), and English (11 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (3,178,407 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,797,214 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (593,469 people), Outpatient care centers (431,463 people), and Offices of physicians (293,265 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 (2023)

Clinical Social Work
63 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
55 degrees awarded
Kindergarten & Preschool Education
53 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at New Mexico Highlands University was Clinical Social Work with 63 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

187

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

633

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 187 degrees were awarded to men at New Mexico Highlands University, which is 0.295 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (633).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 36 degrees were awarded to men at New Mexico Highlands University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.409 times less than the 88 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 173 degrees were awarded to men at New Mexico Highlands University in Clinical Social Work, which is 5.77 times more than the 30 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

27%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 18% 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, 27% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 28% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at New Mexico Highlands University is Male and Two or More Races (50% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
441 degrees awarded
White
204 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
80 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at New Mexico Highlands University is hispanic or latino (441 degrees awarded). There were 2.16 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (204 degrees).

1.83% of degree recipients (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
346 degrees awarded
White Female
154 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
95 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at New Mexico Highlands University is hispanic or latino female (346 degrees awarded). There were 2.25 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (154 degrees).

Operations

New Mexico Highlands University has an endowment valued at nearly $10.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.07M (19.9%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, New Mexico Highlands University had a total salary expenditure of 106M. New Mexico Highlands University employs 39 Instructors, 38 Assistant professors and 30 Associate professors. Most academics at New Mexico Highlands University are Male Assistant professor (21), Female Instructor (20), and Male Instructor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at New Mexico Highlands University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 111 employees, Service, with 72 employees, and Management with 65 employees.

Endowment

$10.4M

2023 Endowment

11.6%

growth from 2022

New Mexico Highlands University has an endowment valued at about $10.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of New Mexico Highlands University grew 11.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $39.3M 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

$33.9M

2023 Salaries

14.6%

growth from 2022

In 2023, New Mexico Highlands University paid a median of $33.9M in salaries, which represents 32.1% of their overall expenditure ($106M) and a 14.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.2% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.41% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.37M

Instructional Salaries

137

Number of Employees

In 2023, New Mexico Highlands University paid a total of $9.37M to 137 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

39 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

111 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at New Mexico Highlands University were Instructor with 39 employees, Assistant professor with 38 employees, and Associate professor with 30 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at New Mexico Highlands University were Office and Administrative Support with 111 employees, Service with 72 employees, and Management with 65 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at New Mexico Highlands University was Male Assistant professor with 21 employees, Female Instructor with 20 employees, and Male Instructor with 19 employees.

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

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