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New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas,
NM
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate97%
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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
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
Composite SAT Range
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Math SAT Range
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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.
61%
Full Time39%
Part Time86%
In State14%
Out-of-StateData 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%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 21
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