New Mexico Highlands University

It is not difficult to get into New Mexico Highlands University. The acceptance rate at New Mexico Highlands University is 97%. Out of 1,282 applications received in 2023, 1,238 students were offered admission.

If you are considering submitting an application to New Mexico Highlands University, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 8/21 and the application fee costs $25.

New Mexico Highlands University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of New Mexico Highlands University's admissions stats.

New Mexico Highlands University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	50%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	8%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	2%
Waitlist	No

New Mexico Highlands University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for New Mexico Highlands University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	8 21	–

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Want to Apply Early to New Mexico Highlands University?

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New Mexico Highlands University does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ See a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on New Mexico Highlands University Admissions

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How Hard Is It To Get Admitted to New Mexico Highlands University?

It is not difficult to get into New Mexico Highlands University. New Mexico Highlands University has open admissions, which means admission is not competitive and any applicants that met the basic requirements can enroll.

In 2022, New Mexico Highlands University accepted 97% of all applicants, around 1,238 from the 1,282 applicants.

Schools that are not difficult to get into, like New Mexico Highlands University, accept up to 95% of applicants. Most admitted students scored at most a 1010 on the SAT and a 19 on the ACT.

Transferring to New Mexico Highlands University

It is not difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to New Mexico Highlands University

New Mexico Highlands University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into New Mexico Highlands University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at New Mexico Highlands University

What does New Mexico Highlands University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Academic GPA	Considered

Make sure to check with New Mexico Highlands University for more information on admission factors.

New Mexico Highlands University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to New Mexico Highlands University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with New Mexico Highlands University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	–	√	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	2	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.0	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into New Mexico Highlands University?

Students admitted to New Mexico Highlands University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

Out of all students that were admitted, 60% submitted a class rank. At New Mexico Highlands University 50% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 75% were in the top 25% and 93% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At New Mexico Highlands University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	12.85%
3.75 and 3.99	10.61%
3.50 and 3.74	15.36%
3.25 and 3.49	9.22%
3.00 and 3.24	15.92%
2.50 and 2.9	20.67%
2.00 and 2.49	12.57%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to New Mexico Highlands University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

New Mexico Highlands University does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 8% of New Mexico Highlands University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 2% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of New Mexico Highlands University students scored 617.5 or higher, and 75% scored a 432.5 or higher.

To be most competitive at New Mexico Highlands University, you should strive to earn between 15 and 20 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 20 means you fall in the 75th percentile for New Mexico Highlands University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 20, and three out of four students scored lower than 20 on the ACT.

A 15 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for New Mexico Highlands University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 15.

More Information on Transferring to New Mexico Highlands University

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to New Mexico Highlands University.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 21. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in New Mexico Highlands University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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New Mexico Highlands University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to New Mexico Highlands University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to New Mexico Highlands University.

Does New Mexico Highlands University accept transfer credits?

✅ New Mexico Highlands University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. New Mexico Highlands University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does New Mexico Highlands University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ New Mexico Highlands University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to New Mexico Highlands University?

✅ New Mexico Highlands University is not test optional.

What is New Mexico Highlands University's acceptance rate?

✅ New Mexico Highlands University's acceptance rate is 97%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at New Mexico Highlands University?

❌ New Mexico Highlands University does not offer early decision.

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