by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for New Mexico Highlands University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at New Mexico Highlands University amounted to $7,416 each year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $12,336. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Within that total, required fees came to $2,528 in-state and $2,528 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,888 | $9,808 |
| Fees | $2,528 | $2,528 |
| Total | $7,416 | $12,336 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What does New Mexico Highlands University charge part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how New Mexico Highlands University costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In NM | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, New Mexico Highlands University comes in lower than most schools.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the New Mexico Highlands University Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at New Mexico Highlands University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,758 | $9,414 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,782 | $9,630 |
| One Year Ago | $4,888 | $9,808 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,888 | $9,808 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at New Mexico Highlands University has shifted across recent years.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 2.56%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $7,605. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.28%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $12,617.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,605 | $12,617 |
| In 2 Years | $7,799 | $12,904 |
| In 3 Years | $7,998 | $13,198 |
| In 4 Years | $8,202 | $13,498 |
| In 5 Years | $8,411 | $13,805 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $52,217, compared with about $31,604 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at New Mexico Highlands University, visit the New Mexico Highlands University Financial Aid page.
