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New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU)

  • University Ave
  • Las Vegas, NM 87701
  • OPEID College Code: 00265300
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  • General Phone: (505) 425-7511
  • President: Dr. Jim Fries
  • Website: www.nmhu.edu
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's Degree
  • Local Area: Remote Town
  • Student Enrollment: 3,457
  • College Alias: NMHU
  • College Mascot: Cowboys
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Basic Information
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Majority Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
    Admission Fees N/A
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $15.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $15.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • Open Admission Policy
    • Accepts Any Student Who Applies
 
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving32%53%56%69%
Avg Amount Receiving$2,384$1,813$1,049$1,162
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)2.6%2.8%3.4%
Number in Default241820
Number in Repayment917628578
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-State Tuition and Fees$2,536$2,424$2,280
Out of State Tuition and Fees$3,795$3,636$3,420
Books and Supplies$756$756$756
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$4,803$4,476$3,992
Other Expenses$3,838$3,726$3,726
Off Campus
Room and Board$7,644$7,644$7,644
Other Expenses$3,838$3,726$3,726
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,170$3,726$3,078
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-State$11,933$11,382$10,754
Out of State$13,192$12,594$11,894
Off Campus
In-State$14,774$14,550$14,406
Out of State$16,033$15,762$15,546
Off Campus with Family
In-State$6,462$6,258$6,114
Out of State$7,721$7,470$7,254
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 AssociateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, Biological Sciences-81
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting-9-
Business Administration and Management-5428
Finance-5-
Management Information Systems-1-
Marketing and Marketing Management-1-
 
Communication Technology
Communications Technologies and Support Services, Other--8
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Studies-9-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences-5-
Information Science Studies---
 
Education
Counseling and Guidance Services--30
Curriculum and Instruction--65
Education---
Educational Leadership and Administration--39
Elementary Education263-
Health Teacher Education-2-
Kindergarten, Preschool Education-20-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching-145
Science Teacher Education---
Special Education and Teaching-1519
Technology Teacher Education Teacher Education---
 
Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering---
Engineering---
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature-22
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Area Studies, Other--1
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature-3-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Clinical Social Work-98111
 
History
History-2-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics-1-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies-1-
Forestry-7-
Natural Resources Management and Policy---
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry-31
Physics-1-
 
Psychology
Psychology-61
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration--5
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management-1-
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice, Safety Studies-4-
 
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government-7-
Social Sciences, Other-5-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art and Art Studies-4-
Cinematography and Film, Video Production-1-
Design and Visual Communications-1-
Music-5-
 
 
Additional Information
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 3,457
    • Undergraduate: 2,046 Graduate: 1,411
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,256 Female: 2,201
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 822 Female: 1,224
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 434 Female: 977
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,016 Part-Time: 1,441
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,435 Part-Time: 611
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 581 Part-Time: 830
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1153%
American Indian2467%
Black1504%
Asian622%
Hispanic1,76751%
White1,00929%
Unknown1083%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18652%
Ages 18-1945713%
Ages 20-2135510%
Ages 22-2451015%
Ages 25-2957317%
Ages 30-3436511%
Ages 35-393149%
Ages 40-4943012%
Ages 50-653289%
Age Over 65602%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees51647838
Faculty Status1441359
Tenured Faculty6060-
Graduate Assistants118-118
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1361279
Primarily Instruction1321239
Primarily Research44-
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial40391
Other Professionals1321239
Technical and/or Paraprofessional20818919
Clerical And Secretarial100919
Skilled Crafts1919-
Service and/or Maintenance64613
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$49,101 (121)$50,459 (68)$47,359 (53)
Professor$54,626 (28)$56,907 (16)$51,586 (12)
Associate Professor$50,999 (34)$51,105 (23)$50,779 (11)
Assistant Professor$46,536 (48)$47,251 (23)$45,877 (25)
Instructor$40,364 (11)$43,083 (6)$37,100 (5)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$42,432 (2)- (-)$42,432 (2)
Associate Professor$46,000 (1)- (-)$46,000 (1)
Instructor$38,864 (1)- (-)$38,864 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$48,867 (123)$50,459 (68)$46,899 (55)
Professor$54,626 (28)$56,907 (16)$51,586 (12)
Associate Professor$50,618 (35)$51,105 (23)$49,684 (12)
Assistant Professor$46,536 (48)$47,251 (23)$45,877 (25)
Instructor$39,650 (12)$43,083 (6)$36,217 (6)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$577,802$342,506$235,296
Ratio (%)100%59%41%
 
Participants
All Athletes299195104
Unduplicated Athletes299195104
Baseball5050-
Basketball351817
Football9393-
Soccer19-19
Softball15-15
Track and Field, Indoor13-13
Track and Field, Outdoor13-13
Cross Country20137
Volleyball13-13
Wrestling2121-
Rodeo7-7
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$46,498$37,225
Assistant Coaches-$5,986$4,833
 
Coaches
All Coaches331815
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Football88-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches77-
Soccer3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Track and Field, Indoor2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Track and Field, Outdoor1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Cross Country422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Wrestling22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Rodeo1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 45%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 11%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students24%
 
By Gender
Male20%
Female30%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien50%
American Indian5%
Black17%
Asian-
Hispanic25%
White39%
Unknown30%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less6%
5 Years18%
6 Years24%
Crime Statistics
 2006-072005-06
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Forcible Rape1-
Aggravated Assault51
Burglary1019
Vehicle Theft1-
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape1-
Aggravated Assault41
Burglary1018
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