School Overview
New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU), located in Las Vegas, New Mexico, is a 4-year higher education institution that was established in 1902. It was founded by Edgar Lee Hewitt, the university’s first president and a renowned archeologist. The university was first recognized as New Mexico Normal School in 1893 before it was formally estabslished as a university. In 1941, New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU), became an official university that focused on meeting the needs of its Latin and Native American people and cultures. Average annual enrollment at New Mexico Highlands is around 2,800 students with a majority of its student-body commuting from the Northern and Southern regions of the state.
New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) is accredited by the New Mexico Higher Learning Commission, the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), the National Nursing Association. New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) offer an extensive selection of graduate and undergraduate programs in various areas of study including education, social work and behavioral sciences. NMHU’s education, social work and behavioral sciences programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), and by the Master’s in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC), respectively. New Mexico Highlands athletics programs are accredited by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Competitive traditional athletic programs remain a hallmark of student life along with its academic programs at New Mexico Highlands. The New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) athletic teams are referred to as the Cowboys and have maintained National Collegiate Academic Association (NCAA) Division II standing within the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) athletic program areas include ten athletic programs in men’s and women’s soccer, cross-country, track, volleyball, men’s and woman’s basketball, baseball and college-level football.
General Information
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Admission Office Box 9000 Las Vegas, NM 87701 (505) 454-3434 (877) 850-9064 Fax: (505) 454-3552 [email protected] Contact: John Coca Director of Admissions |
Main Address PO Box 9000 Las Vegas, NM 87701 (505) 425-7511 www.nmhu.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 2,178 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 437 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,984 Graduate enrollment: 1,454 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $15 Online application fee: $15 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: Not reported Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 45% |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Mass Communications/Media Studies B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Biology Teacher Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Spanish B History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Natural Resources & Conservation Forest Management B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Health/Physical Fitness B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
New Mexico Highlands University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (505) 425-7511 |
| Website: | www.nmhu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://apply.nmhu.edu/apply/ |
| Address: | 803 University Ave, Las Vegas, NM 87701 |
| Setting: | Town: Remote |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 2,787 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 22% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 13 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,141 (41% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $6,318 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $10,590 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 95% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $7,532 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
New Mexico Highlands University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at New Mexico Highlands University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 1 | |||
| Education | 6 | 1 | 7 | 5 | |
| Engineering | 1 | 2 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 1 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 3 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 1 | 2 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Grand total | 15 | 3 | 38 | 15 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at New Mexico Highlands University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $6,318 |
| Out-of-state | $10,590 |
| Books and supplies | $1,144 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $6,990 |
| Out-of-state | $11,214 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 266 | 95% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 257 | 92% | $7,532 |
| Student loan aid | 80 | 29% | $4,911 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,357 | 73% | $7,135 |
| Federal student loans | 575 | 31% | $6,081 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for New Mexico Highlands University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled New Mexico Highlands University students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
New Mexico Highlands University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 2,787 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,750 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,037 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
New Mexico Highlands University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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