How much does it cost to come to Highlands? You’ll find those answers below, whether you are an undergraduate or a grad student.
Approved Tuition and Fees by NMHU Board of Regents in open meeting held on April 16, 2021
Effective Summer, Fall 2021 – Spring 2022
Undergraduate | Graduate | Tuition and fees per credit hour | Tuition and fees
Undergraduate per Semester-Main Campus, ITV, Centers and Individual Online Classes.
| Hours | Resident | Non-Resident/ International |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $280 | $474 |
| 2 | $560 | $948 |
| 3 | $840 | $1,422 |
| 4 | $1,120 | $1,896 |
| 5 | $1,400 | $2,370 |
| 6 | $1,680 | $2,844 |
| 7 | $1,960 | $3,318 |
| 8 | $2,240 | $3,792 |
| 9 | $2,520 | $4,266 |
| 10 | $2,800 | $4,740 |
| 11 | $3,080 | $5,214 |
| 12 to 18 | $3,360 | $5,688 |
| 19 | $3,558.25 | $6,080.25 |
| 20 | $3,756.50 | $6,472.50 |
Graduate per Semester-Main Campus, ITV, Centers and Individual Online Classes.
| Hours | Resident | Non-Resident | International | Fine Arts Resident | Fine Arts Non-Resident/ International |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $310 | $502 | $520 | $316 | $514 |
| 2 | $620 | $1,004 | $1,040 | $632 | $1,028 |
| 3 | $930 | $1,506 | $1,560 | $948 | $1,542 |
| 4 | $1,240 | $2,008 | $2,080 | $1,264 | $2,056 |
| 5 | $1,550 | $2,510 | $2,600 | $1,580 | $2,570 |
| 6 | $1,860 | $3,012 | $3,120 | $1,896 | $3,084 |
| 7 | $2,170 | $3,514 | $3,640 | $2,212 | $3,598 |
| 8 | $2,480 | $4,016 | $4,160 | $2,528 | $4,112 |
| 9 | $2,790 | $4,518 | $4,680 | $2,844 | $4,626 |
| 10 | $3,100 | $5,020 | $5,200 | $3,160 | $5,140 |
| 11 | $3,410 | $5,522 | $5,720 | $3,476 | $5,654 |
| 12 to 18 | $3,720 | $6,024 | $6,240 | $3,792 | $6,168 |
| 19 | $3,948.25 | $6,444.25 | $6,678.25 | $4,026.25 | $6,600.25 |
| 20 | $4,176.50 | $6,864.50 | $7,116.50 | $4,260.50 | $7,032.50 |
All Rates are Subject to Change
Additional $10.00/credit hour for individual synchronous and asynchronous online classes.
Additional $78.00/semester for Campus Life Initiative.*
*This excludes senior citizens and dual-credit students.
Tuition and fees per credit hour
| Asynchronous Programs ‐ Online Tuition (per Student Credit Hour)* |
|
| Undergraduate | $325.00 |
| Graduate | $525.00 |
*No student fee or out-of-state differential.
No increase in tuition while in continuous program of study.
Please contact the Registrar’s Office if you have questions pertaining to your area of study.
| Category | Tuition | Fees | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNDERGRADUATE | ||||||||
| Undergraduate (resident) | $198.25 | $81.75 | $280 | |||||
| Undergraduate (non-resident/international) | $392.25 | $81.75 | $474 | |||||
| GRADUATE | ||||||||
| Graduate (resident) | $228.25 | $81.75 | $310 | |||||
| Graduate (non-resident) | $420.25 | $81.75 | $502 | |||||
| Graduate (international) | $438.25 | $81.75 | $520 | |||||
| Graduate Fine Arts (non-resident) | $234.25 | $81.75 | $316 | |||||
| Graduate Fine Arts (non-resident/international) | $432.25 | $81.75 | $514 | |||||
Tuition and fees for full-time students
(12‐18 credits)
| Category | Tuition | Fees | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNDERGRADUATE | ||||||||
| Undergraduate (resident) | $2,379 | $981 | $3,360 | |||||
| Undergraduate (out-of-state/international) | $4,707 | $981 | $5,688 | |||||
| GRADUATE | ||||||||
| Graduate (resident) | $2,739 | $981 | $3,720 | |||||
| Graduate (non-resident) | $5,043 | $981 | $6,024 | |||||
| Graduate (international) | $5,259 | $981 | $6,240 | |||||
| Graduate Fine Arts (resident) | $2,811 | $981 | $3,792 | |||||
| Graduate Fine Arts (non-resident)/international) | $5,187 | $981 | $6,168 | |||||
All rates are subject to change.
- Additional $10.00/credit hour for online classes.
- Additional $78.00/semester for Campus Life Initiative*
- *This excludes senior citizens and dual credit students.
- Auditing fees per credit hour are the same as regular tuition.
- There are two non-refundable fees connected to applying for admission (a $5 matriculation fee for first-time freshmen and a $25 application fee).
- Some courses also may require special fees.
The senior citizen rate is $5 per credit hour, not to exceed 10 credit hours. To qualify as a senior citizen, the student must reach the age of 65 years by the third Friday of classes and formally apply through appropriate form at the Office of the Registrar.
Updated 4/21/21