| New Mexico Highlands University View More Rivals | University of the Southwest View More Rivals | |
| #9 in New Mexico | Rankings | #6 in New Mexico |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Las Vegas, NM | Location | Hobbs, NM |
| Known as | USW | |
| Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $7,260 New Mexico residents $12,180 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $16,670 |
| $7,860 New Mexico residents $12,636 out-of-state | Graduate | $23,364 |
| $8,211 | Financial Aid | $9,736 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 35.20% | |
| Yield | 95.58% | |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 2,677 | Total Students | 1,066 |
| 1,625 | Undergraduate | 369 |
| 1,052 | Graduate | 697 |
| 1,124 | Online Enrollment | 697 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 25% | Graduation Rate | 26% |
| 37% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| $37,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 236) $4,800 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,110 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 126 Full-time 94 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 32 Full-time 14 Part-time |
| 451 Full-time 109 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 98 Full-time 18 Part-time |
| $56,722 for Faculties $46,379 Part-time | Average Salary | $33,136 for Faculties $47,619 Part-time |