Also known as
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
1,482
73.7% Female
26.3% Male
Institution Overview
System
-2
School Type
Public
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
Town: Remote
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
57
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
15
Distance
9
Degrees Offered
Master's
Certificate Offered
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
10.12%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.61%
Asian
1.96%
Black or African American
45.82%
Hispanic or Latino
0.34%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
27.33%
White
2.50%
Two or more races
5.13%
Unknown
6.21%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$0
Admissions Office Web Address
https://www.nmhu.edu/office-of-student-recruitment-undergraduate-admissions/
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$5,488
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$10,264
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
No
Continuing Professional
Yes
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Master's degree
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
15
Master's (Distance)
2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate (Distance)
5
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Accounting | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Area Studies, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| English Language and Literature, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Geology/Earth Science, General | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Information Science/Studies | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Psychology, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 137 | 137 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 137 | 137 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 51 | 51 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 48 | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 38 | 38 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 38 | 38 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Without faculty status | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average In-State Tuition
$5,488
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$10,264
Financial aid office web address
www.newmexicohighlands.com/admissions/financial-aid/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room
$4,914
Typical Board
$4,760
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $5,488 | $10,264 |
| Full time Fees | $2,372 | $2,372 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $229 | $428 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
1,482
73.7% Female
26.3% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
10.12%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.61%
Asian
1.96%
Black or African American
45.82%
Hispanic or Latino
0.34%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
27.33%
White
2.50%
Two or more races
5.13%
Unknown
6.21%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 31 | 119 |
| Asian | 1 | 8 |
| Black Or African American | 13 | 16 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 153 | 526 |
| Native Hawaiian OrOther Pacific Islander | 1 | 4 |
| Non-resident Alien | 42 | 50 |
| White | 119 | 286 |
| Two Or More Races | 6 | 31 |
| Unknown | 24 | 52 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | No |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
342
18.1% Male
81.9% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
69
29.0% Male
71.0% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
No
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | |
| On-campus day care for student's children | No |
| None of the above services are offered | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
803 University Ave
Las Vegas, NM 87701
Las Vegas, NM 87701
Phone
505-425-7511
Fax
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