N.M. Higher Education Dept.: State Ranks No. 18 Nationally for Higher Education
August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 18 -- The New Mexico Department of Higher Education issued the following news release:
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New Mexico ranks No. 18 nationally for higher education
Up two spots from 2025, due to affordability, enrollment and attainment
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New Mexico continues to rise in national rankings for higher education, reaching No. 18 in the nation for 2026, reflecting the state's continued investment in tuition-free college . . .
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New Mexico ranks No. 18 nationally for higher education
Up two spots from 2025, due to affordability, enrollment and attainment
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New Mexico continues to rise in national rankings for higher education, reaching No. 18 in the nation for 2026, reflecting the state's continued investment in tuition-free college . . .