2023: New Mexico Highlands University charges some of the highest tuition rates and fees for in-New Mexico students

Dr. Sam Minner, President - New Mexico Highlands University
Dr. Sam Minner, President - New Mexico Highlands University
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New Mexico Highlands University cost $7,260 in tuition and fees for students studying in-state, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

This ranks New Mexico Highlands University as one of the five most expensive schools in New Mexico in 2023.

The amount an in-state students in tuition and fees was $120 more than the previous year.

Out-of-state students attending New Mexico Highlands University in 2023 were expected to pay $12,180, which is $192 more than the previous year.

The average cost of college has more than doubled in the 21st century, growing by more than 7% every year. In-state students can expect to spend nearly $10,000 on tuition alone per year at a public, 4-year post-secondary school.Meanwhile, out-of-state tuitions averages $27,457.

In 2022-23 a total of $240.7 billion in financial aid was granted to help graduate and undergraduate students.

Cost of education for in-state students in New Mexico in 2023
CityInstitution NameCollege costs
SocorroNew Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology$9,058
Las CrucesNew Mexico State University-Main Campus$8,147
AlbuquerqueThe University of New Mexico-Main Campus$8,115
Silver CityWestern New Mexico University$7,868
Las VegasNew Mexico Highlands University$7,260



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