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New Mexico Highlands University

New Mexico Highlands University is a small, public institution located in Las Vegas, nm. Founded in 1893, New Mexico Highlands University offers undergraduate degrees in 59 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 1,500 undergraduates
cost $7,140 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

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Acceptance rate N/A
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! New Mexico Highlands University is known for one of its top majors: Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Education and Teaching
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Law and Legal Studies
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Psychology, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $7,140
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,302
Books & supplies $1,144
Other expenses $3,968
Cost of attendance* $21,554
Average financial aid package $11,776
Estimated cost $9,778 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $11,988
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,302
Books & supplies $1,144
Other expenses $3,968
Cost of attendance* $26,402
Average financial aid package $11,776
Estimated cost $14,626 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? New Mexico Highlands University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,500, with gender binary students split 35% male and 65% female.

Total enrollment

2,815

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
9%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
37%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
5%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
44%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At New Mexico Highlands University, students love their Vatos Rugby. Student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

map 803 University Ave, Las Vegas, NM 87701
phone 505-338-6648
address www.nmhu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Vatos rugby

Fire escape club

Mecha

Nmhu cheerleaders

Nmhu student ambassadors

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about New Mexico Highlands University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is New Mexico Highlands University?

New Mexico Highlands University is located in Las Vegas, nm.

What is the acceptance rate at New Mexico Highlands University? 

The acceptance rate for New Mexico Highlands University is N/A.

What’s the average GPA for New Mexico Highlands University?

The average high school GPA for New Mexico Highlands University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at New Mexico Highlands University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at New Mexico Highlands University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $86,216.

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