New Mexico Highlands University College Portrait

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Students
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Admissions
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College Costs & Financial Aid
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Classes and Campus Life
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Student Experiences
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Majors, Graduation and Next Steps
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Student Success & Progress
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Student Learning Outcomes
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Undergraduate and Graduate Student Total
Total Students	3,781

Undergraduate Student Demographic Breakdown
Gender
Total Undergraduate Students	2,338

Women	1,387	59%
Men	951	41%

Race/Ethnicity
American Indian / Alaskan Native	166	7%
Asian	8	<1%
African American / Black	162	7%
Hispanic	1,312	56%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	8	<1%
White	432	18%
Two or More Races	43	2%
International	150	6%
Race/Ethnicity Not Reported	57	2%

Geographic Distribution (Degree-Seeking)
Where do NMHU undergraduates call home?

New Mexico	74%
Other US States & Territories	23%
Other Countries	3%

How old are NMHU undergraduates?
Average Age	26
Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older	34%