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
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 3,739
- College Alias: NMHU
- College Mascot: Cowboys
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New Mexico Highlands University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- 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
- Website
- www.nmhu.edu
- Mission Statement
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Accreditation
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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
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- Admission Fees
- 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
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
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- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 96%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 27% | 48% | 51% | 72% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,576 | $3,972 | $1,979 | $1,882 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.6% | 4.8% | 2.6% |
| Number in Default | 41 | 29 | 24 |
| Number in Repayment | 616 | 602 | 917 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $2,761 | $2,708 | $2,536 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,761 | $2,708 | $2,536 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $4,328 | $4,052 | $3,795 |
| Books and Supplies | $850 | $794 | $756 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,555 | $5,843 | $4,803 |
| Other Expenses | $4,196 | $3,922 | $3,838 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,588 | $8,026 | $7,644 |
| Other Expenses | $4,312 | $4,030 | $3,838 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,562 | $4,030 | $3,170 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $15,362 | $13,267 | $11,933 |
| In-State | $15,362 | $13,267 | $11,933 |
| Out of State | $16,929 | $14,611 | $13,192 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $16,511 | $15,558 | $14,774 |
| In-State | $16,511 | $15,558 | $14,774 |
| Out of State | $18,078 | $16,902 | $16,033 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $7,173 | $6,832 | $6,462 |
| In-State | $7,173 | $6,832 | $6,462 |
| Out of State | $8,740 | $8,176 | $7,721 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,739 Undergraduate: 2,257 Graduate: 1,482
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,377 Female: 2,362
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 921 Female: 1,336
- Graduate Gender Male: 456 Female: 1,026
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,197 Part-Time: 1,542
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,622 Part-Time: 635
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 575 Part-Time: 907
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 121 | 3% |
| American Indian | 255 | 7% |
| Black | 200 | 5% |
| Asian | 49 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1,870 | 50% |
| White | 1,094 | 29% |
| Unknown | 150 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 48 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 472 | 13% |
| Ages 20-21 | 425 | 11% |
| Ages 22-24 | 567 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 642 | 17% |
| Ages 30-34 | 389 | 10% |
| Ages 35-39 | 326 | 9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 461 | 12% |
| Ages 50-65 | 343 | 9% |
| Age Over 65 | 66 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 567 | 527 | 40 |
| Faculty Status | 165 | 155 | 10 |
| Tenured Faculty | 64 | 64 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 111 | - | 111 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 153 | 143 | 10 |
| Primarily Instruction | 146 | 136 | 10 |
| Primarily Research | 2 | 2 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 52 | 51 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 146 | 134 | 12 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 216 | 199 | 17 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 98 | 89 | 9 |
| Skilled Crafts | 22 | 22 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 71 | 68 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,425 (137) | $56,069 (70) | $50,661 (67) |
| Professor | $65,124 (27) | $66,162 (16) | $63,613 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $57,087 (37) | $58,914 (22) | $54,407 (15) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,743 (53) | $50,145 (26) | $47,393 (27) |
| Instructor | $40,102 (15) | $40,776 (5) | $39,765 (10) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $40,325 (4) | $40,325 (3) | $40,325 (1) |
| Instructor | $40,325 (4) | $40,325 (3) | $40,325 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,845 (141) | $55,121 (73) | $50,401 (68) |
| Professor | $65,124 (27) | $66,162 (16) | $63,613 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $57,087 (37) | $58,914 (22) | $54,407 (15) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,743 (53) | $50,145 (26) | $47,393 (27) |
| Instructor | $38,606 (19) | $37,858 (8) | $39,149 (11) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $765,751 | $433,550 | $332,201 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 57% | 43% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 440 | 302 | 138 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 440 | 302 | 138 |
| Baseball | 55 | 55 | - |
| Basketball | 44 | 21 | 23 |
| All Track Combined | 40 | - | 40 |
| Football | 172 | 172 | - |
| Soccer | 28 | - | 28 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 12 | 12 | - |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Wrestling | 31 | 31 | - |
| Rodeo | 22 | 11 | 11 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $49,317 | $43,044 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $6,908 | $5,847 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 31 | 18 | 13 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| All Track Combined | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Wrestling | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Rodeo | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 45%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 17%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 19% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 16% |
| Female | 22% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 11% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| White | 20% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 5% |
| 5 Years | 15% |
| 6 Years | 19% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 10 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 5 |
| Burglary | 5 | 10 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
