New Mexico Highlands University

Las Vegas, New Mexico
4-year Public university
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Overview

New Mexico Highlands University is a public institution established in 1893 with rural setting located at Las Vegas. It is ranked #98 in Regional Universities West in 2024 edition. It practices semester based academic calendar.

#98 in Regional Universities West
Setting
Rural
Location Las Vegas, New Mexico
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1893
Size Small
1,544 Undergraduates
Website http://newmexicohighlands.com/

Learning

11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Health Professions
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$23,286
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$6,971
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $7,140
Outstate Tuition Fee $11,988
Room and Board Fees $9,302
$38,484 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

$25 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
-- Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Optional
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Does not accept CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

61 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

Applicants transferring from an approved U.S. institution with 30 or more credit hours and acceptable GPA or,
Applicants demonstrating English-language proficiency using methods approved by University Admissions, including completion of a certified ELS program or Applicants with a degree from an accredited English-language university in the U.S. or another English-speaking country or,
Applicants with a diploma from a U.S. high school;

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
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Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
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Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
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Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$ Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$-- Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $23,286
--% Students with need received Financial Aid
--% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Regent’s New Mexico Scholars Scholarship
Total Worth --
Eligibility Freshman from New Mexico
Minimum Criteria Top 5 percent of class or 25 ACT and SAT of 1140
Requirement for maintenance complete at least 12 credits per semester with a minimum 3.0 GPA
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Presidential Gold Scholarship
Total Worth $5,700 ($3,700 first semester and $2,000 second semester)
Eligibility Freshman from New Mexico
Minimum Criteria 3.75 HS GPA and 25 ACT
Requirement for maintenance completion of 15 credits and 2.5 GPA in second and subsequent semesters
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Dean’s Transfer Scholarship
Total Worth $1,000 ($500 per semester)
Eligibility Out-of-state freshman or transfer students
Minimum Criteria 3.0 or higher transfer GPA.
Requirement for maintenance 12 credit hours per semester and maintain a 2.5 GPA.
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

College Affordability Grant
Total Worth Maximum of $500 per year
Details The purpose of the College Affordability Grant is to encourage New Mexico students with financial need – who do not qualify for other state grants or scholarships – to attend and complete educational programs at a public New Mexico college or university.
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Students

1,544 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
45% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
18% Students graduate within 6 years