| State | Number of Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 224 | 72.96% |
| California | 35 | 11.40% |
| Texas | 15 | 4.89% |
| Colorado | 12 | 3.91% |
| Washington | 7 | 2.28% |
| Arizona | 5 | 1.63% |
| Nevada | 2 | 0.65% |
| Georgia | 2 | 0.65% |
| Illinois | 1 | 0.33% |
| South Carolina | 1 | 0.33% |
| Vermont | 1 | 0.33% |
| Maryland | 1 | 0.33% |
The majority of the New Mexico Highlands University students who live in the U.S. are from New Mexico. Student location diversity is considered average.