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Colleges / New Mexico Highlands University

New Mexico Highlands University

Las Vegas, NM 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate97%
Acceptance Rate97%

About New Mexico Highlands University

New Mexico Highlands University is a public, state university in the town of Las Vegas, New Mexico. New Mexico Highlands University was founded in 1893. The college enrolls around 2,740 students per year, including 1,607 undergraduate students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for New Mexico Highlands University

It is not difficult to get into New Mexico Highlands University. Around 97% of applicants get into New Mexico Highlands University each year. In 2022, 1,282 students applied to New Mexico Highlands University and 1,238 were admitted.

New Mexico Highlands University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 97%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.4
Test Optional May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 8%

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

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College Info

PO Box 9000 NMHU Las Vegas, NM 87701

Campus Setting: Small Town

New Mexico Highlands University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Aug 21

Transfer Applications are Due

Aug 21

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to New Mexico Highlands University is Aug 21.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to New Mexico Highlands University is Aug 21.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

New Mexico Highlands University SAT Scores

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Reading SAT Range

433 - 618

New Mexico Highlands University Tuition & Fees

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Student Life

Wondering what life at New Mexico Highlands University is like? There are approximately 2,740 students enrolled at New Mexico Highlands University, including 1,607 undergraduate students and 1,133 graduate students. 61% percent of students attend school full-time, 86% percent are from NM and 14% percent of students are from other states.

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39%

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86%

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14%

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Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

2,740

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

97%

Tuition and Fees

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Unknown

Out-of-State

Unknown

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 21
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