by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,699 undergraduates in 2020, New Mexico Highlands University is a small, public university located in Las Vegas, New Mexico. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by New Mexico Highlands University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our New Mexico Highlands University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit New Mexico Highlands University Disability Services.
New Mexico Highlands University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
New Mexico Highlands University has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,699 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,134 (66.7%). Part-time attendance was 565 (33.3%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,134 | 565 | 1,699 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, New Mexico Highlands University is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank New Mexico Highlands University #1125 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at New Mexico Highlands University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the New Mexico Highlands University Diversity Guide.
New Mexico Highlands University has a total of 358 student athletes, 182 men and 176 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,539,909 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $2,539,909 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to New Mexico Highlands University Athletics