Tuition & net price

How much does New Mexico Highlands University cost?

Published tuition is $7,416 in-state and $12,336 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance of $20,868 a year. After aid, families pay between $13,511 and $16,530 depending on income.

In-state tuition$7,416before aid
Out-of-state$12,336before aid
Lowest net price$13,511families under $30k
Highest net price$16,530families over $110k

What families actually pay Average net price after grants and scholarships, by household income.

Household incomeNet price a yearShare of the sticker price
Under $30,000 $13,511 65%
$30,001–$48,000 $13,947 67%
$48,001–$75,000 $15,175 73%
$75,001–$110,000 $16,508 79%
Over $110,000 $16,530 79%

Net price is the federal measure of what students actually pay: total cost of attendance minus the grant and scholarship aid they receive. It is the only cost figure worth comparing between universities — the published tuition above is a list price that most students never pay in full.

Who pays how The mix of grant aid and borrowing at this university.

On Pell grants
45%
Take federal loans
18%
Typical repayment
$121/mo

A high Pell share means the university enrols many lower-income students, and usually that its net price for those families is well below the sticker price. A high loan share means the gap between aid and cost is being filled with borrowing — the repayment record shows how that works out afterwards.

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How the price compares Universities charging a similar amount in New Mexico.

UniversityIn-stateOut-of-stateCost of attendanceNet price (under $30k)
Western New Mexico University $7,856 $14,342 $21,562 $8,381
Eastern New Mexico University $7,194 $9,174 $18,940 $3,663
New Mexico State University $8,183 $25,307 $23,274 $6,648
New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology $9,476 $27,247 $24,967 $5,136
University of New Mexico $10,140 $33,060 $21,259 $11,938

New Mexico Highlands University costs: common questions

How much is tuition at New Mexico Highlands University?
Published tuition is $7,416 for in-state students and $12,336 for out-of-state students, before any aid.
What does New Mexico Highlands University actually cost after financial aid?
It depends on family income. After grants and scholarships, families earning under $30,000 pay a net $13,511 a year, while families over $110,000 pay $16,530.
What is the total cost of attendance at New Mexico Highlands University?
$20,868 a year as the institution reports it — tuition, fees, housing, books and living costs combined. Almost nobody pays this in full; the net price above is what families actually pay.
Is New Mexico Highlands University worth the money?
Graduates earn a median $45,937 ten years after starting, against $11,399 of median debt — see the full payback breakdown for the arithmetic.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition and cost of attendance are as reported by the institution; net price is the average paid by students receiving federal aid, by household income band. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026.