CollegeGrad School
New Mexico Highlands University
- C+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- Las Vegas, NM
- 612 reviews
- AcademicsB-
- ValueC+
- DiversityA
- CampusC
- AthleticsB
- Party SceneC+
- ProfessorsA
- LocationC
- DormsB-
- Campus FoodC+
- Student LifeC-
- SafetyB
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
New Mexico Highlands University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Range
—
ACT Range
—
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
—
Accepts Common App
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Cost
Net Price
$10,821/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$7,512/ year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
95%
Academics
Professors
A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 83%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.36 responses
- 59%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.41 responses
- 61%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.41 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Medical Social Work
133 GraduatesBusiness
76 GraduatesNursing
48 GraduatesPsychology
40 GraduatesKindergarten and Preschool Education
31 GraduatesPhysical Education Teaching and Coaching
29 GraduatesElementary Education
21 GraduatesBiology
20 GraduatesCriminal Justice and Safety Studies
18 GraduatesLiberal Arts and Humanities
18 Graduates
Online
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,238Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
630
Undergrads Over 25
28%
Pell Grant
67%
Varsity Athletes
25%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 40%
- of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.50 responses
Poll
- 47%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.57 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$36,300/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
21%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
87%
National
83%- 94%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.32 responses
New Mexico Highlands University Reviews
612 reviews
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NMHU is a good school serving the population of New Mexico as well as students from abroad.
I would like to see a greater effort to support and provide classes that accommodate non-traditional students. If classes were provided with several time slots available it would benefit the nontraditional student. This would enhance the overall experience of college life for this population and allow for greater success in degree completion rates overall.
Additionally, I would like to see greater diversity in graduate degree area of study options within several programs. Specifically, within the social work program, there is a very limited range of areas of focus. Due to our ever-changing dynamic global realities, it is important that university areas of focus at the graduate level respond appropriately to the clear need for more diverse specialization.
I would like to see a greater effort to support and provide classes that accommodate non-traditional students. If classes were provided with several time slots available it would benefit the nontraditional student. This would enhance the overall experience of college life for this population and allow for greater success in degree completion rates overall.
Additionally, I would like to see greater diversity in graduate degree area of study options within several programs. Specifically, within the social work program, there is a very limited range of areas of focus. Due to our ever-changing dynamic global realities, it is important that university areas of focus at the graduate level respond appropriately to the clear need for more diverse specialization.
My experience with NMHU has been amazing! The professors are outstanding. The class sizes are small which I love because I have more one to one interaction with the professor. One thing I would like to change would be the communication between departments. To get some things done, its more of a run around because there is barely any communication. Overall, academically, I love attending NMHU.
I liked the size of this university. The classes were much smaller and this requires you to pay attention. Its much easier to get one on one help from advisors and such because of the size as well. Everything just feels a lot more personal and direct. I enjoyed being able to have my own room in the dorms, but I was not satisfied with the kitchen area. There are no stove tops and an oven is absent. Also be cautious, they like to charge you for the most random things.
The meal plan prices are very steep considering the food. Their options are EXTREMELY limited and more often than not, the food is gross. They only serve breakfast super early in the morning, and if you miss it, you better make time to order something from the grill. The neighborhoods around the town are adorable, but be careful and be aware of your surroundings.
The meal plan prices are very steep considering the food. Their options are EXTREMELY limited and more often than not, the food is gross. They only serve breakfast super early in the morning, and if you miss it, you better make time to order something from the grill. The neighborhoods around the town are adorable, but be careful and be aware of your surroundings.