School Summary

New Mexico Highlands University


General Information:

Founded in 1893, New Mexico Highlands University is located in San Miguel county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 10:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

Box 9000

Las Vegas, NM
87701
For more information call: 505 425-7511. This school has a website at https://www.nmhu.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://apply.nmhu.edu/apply/


Application Fee: $0
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $4,782.00 $9,630.00
Room and Board $9,302.00 $9,302.00
Fees $2,358.00 $2,358.00
Total $16,442.00 $21,290.00

Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.nmhu.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, English as a Second Language program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Lower competition - Most freshmen were not in the top 50 % of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or below 19 on ACT; up to 95% of applicants accepted (not 100%).

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 0% 0%
600-699 37.5% 0%
500-599 37.5% 0%
400-499 25% 0%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 14.81%
24-29 18.52%
18-23 29.63%
12-17 37.04%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% N/A
11-25% N/A
26-50% N/A
Under 50% N/A



Baseball, Basketball, Football, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Racquetball, Rugby, Skiing (downhill), Swimming and diving, Tennis, Table tennis, Weight lifting, Wrestling, Cross-country running, Skiing (cross-country)

Badminton, Basketball, Golf, Racquetball, Skiing (downhill), Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Volleyball, Weight lifting, Cross-country running, Skiing (cross-country)


Baseball, Basketball, Football, Cross-country running

Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 1,054
Female 656
Total 1,710


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 1,873
Female 942
Total 2,815

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 0%
African American 6%
Hispanic 60%
Native American 8%
White 14%
Other 10%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 57%
At Least 25 Years Old 43%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 88%
Out Of State 12%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 20%
Live Off Campus 80%


Homecoming Pageant, Welcome Back Week, Campus-Wide Thanksgiving Dinner

Vatos Rugby, Fire Escape Club, MeChA, NMHU Cheerleaders, NMHU Student Ambassadors


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 19.0101                                           Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 50.0101                                           Visual and Performing Arts, General
  • 50.0401                                           Design and Visual Communications, General
  • 03.0103                                           Environmental Studies
  • 11.0401                                           Information Science/Studies
  • 26.0709                                           Wildlife Biology
  • 43.0406                                           Forensic Science and Technology
  • 43.0104                                           Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 31.0101                                           Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 14.0101                                           Engineering, General
  • 03.0501                                           Forestry, General
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1201                                           Management Information Systems, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 51.1503                                           Clinical/Medical Social Work
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 50.0602                                           Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • 31.0301                                           Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
  • 03.0201                                           Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 13.1316                                           Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • 13.1307                                           Health Teacher Education
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1209                                           Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1309                                           Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
  • 45.9999                                           Social Sciences, Other
  • 05.0199                                           Area Studies, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.