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New Mexico Highlands University - Las Vegas,New Mexico

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Acceptance Rate

$7,512

Avg.Financial Aid

002653

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New Mexico Highlands University

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Public
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Not applicable
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
HLC
Website
www.nmhu.edu
Student Population Number of Students attending College
3,037
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

Located in Las Vegas, NM, New Mexico Highlands University is a public university. New Mexico Highlands University was founded in the year 1893. New Mexico Highlands University believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is Artes, Scientiae, Humanitates and its official colors are purple and white. Out of total 3,765 students enrolled at NMHU, 1,750 belong to undergraduate courses while 1,037 are postgraduate students. The school has an academic staff of 289 who teach various courses to the students. Around 63% of the students are females and 37% are males. Notably, New Mexico Highlands University is also home to an ethnically diverse student population. At NMHU around 58% belong to Hispanic ethnicity, 19% are white, and 9% are American Indian or Alaska Native. Moreover, around 58% of the students are 24 and under. In its 127 years of existence, NMHU has produced several known personalities like Eddie Guerrero, Bill Dinwiddie, Lionel Taylor, and Carl Garrett. New Mexico Highlands University's sporting teams are affiliated to NCAA Division II – Rocky Mountain. A total of 187 programs are currently offered by the varsity to the students. It includes both the residential as well as online programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs), CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs), CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education), and CSWE (Council on Social Work Education).

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

5054257511

Fax:

Address

University Ave

Rankings

The ranking of a particular university helps a student decide where to apply, which is always a tough decision. It is generally considered that the ranking of any university helps a prospective student in a lot of ways. While taking admission to a particular college/university, its ranking helps the student determine various factors that include its research excellence, the performance of its students after completion of the degree, student experience, and academic success. The rankings by US News and Forbes are considered trustworthy by applicants as well as experts. New Mexico Highlands University, however, doesn't feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings of US News and Forbes.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
N/A
SAT Range
N/A
SAT/ACT
FALSE
ACT Range
N/A
High School GPA
N/A
Application Fee
$25
Accept Common App
None

The admission to New Mexico Highlands University is easy and the students can make the most out of it. Candidates are required to fill the form and submit a fee of $25, as part of the admission process at NMHU. As a general rule of thumb, in order to improve one’s chances of securing admission, a person must score high on a standardised test like SAT or ACT. But, at New Mexico Highlands University, the average SAT or ACT scores of students securing admission is not available. This points to the fact that scoring high on standardised tests is not an important criterion for this university. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 803 University Ave, Las Vegas, New Mexico 87701, or call (505) 425-7511.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$10,821
Average Annual Cost
$4,320

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$19,134
Other Fees
$1,830
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$7,872
Budget For Other Expenses
$3,968

Total One Year Cost

$19,134

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to NMHU. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $22,606. For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Master's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

14:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

52%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

25%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$1,157

Faculty Overview

53%

Male Professors

47%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

1,868

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

67%

Full-time / Part-time

66% / 34%

Students Gender

Male

37%

US National: 44%

Female

63%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

21%

Unknown

Black

Hispanic

58%

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

22%

Out Of State

77%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$44,722 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$3,852/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,020/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$4,020/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Cowboys/Cowgirls

School Colors

purple and white

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

Total Male Athletes

N/A

Total Female Athletes

N/A

Intramural Sports

N/A

Sports Club

Campus Security

Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by NMHU. At NMHU, $8,126 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. The average meal plan at NMHU costs around $4,020 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones and 24-hr escort safety rides. There are around 37% male and 63% female students enrolled at the university.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$28,500/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$36,300/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$10,750 - $17,103

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$112 - $178

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

94%

Average Aid Per Year

$7,512

Students Receiving Federal Grants

67%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,213

Students Receiving State Aid

47%

Average Aid Per Year

$1,505

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

81%

Average Aid Per Year

$3,563

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$8,614

$30K - $48K

$7,450

$48K - $75K

$4,840

$75K - $110K

$4,326

> $110K

$1,990

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$4,447,742

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$595,666

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at NMHU to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average federal grant that comes from the university is around $5,377, whereas the financial aid is $3,876. The university provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $1,425 and institutional aid worth $3,876. At NMHU, the total amount of need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $4,447,742 per year. On the other hand, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered in a year add up to $595,666.

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