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New Mexico Highlands University
  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Las Vegas, NM
  • 616 reviews
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    New Mexico Highlands University Academics

    Highlands University Academic Statistics

    Academics
    B-
    Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Graduation Rate
    22%
    National
    49%
    Full-Time Retention Rate
    52%
    Part-Time Retention Rate
    25%
    Academic Calendar
    Semester
    Research Funding per Student
    $1,087
    National
    $1,524
    Non-traditional Learning
    • Evening Degree Programs
      No
    • Teacher Certification
      Yes
    • Distance Education
      No
    • Study Abroad
      No

    About the Classes

    Class Size Breakdown
    Data Not Available
    Most Popular Majors
    • Medical Social Work
      133 Graduates
    • Business
      76 Graduates
    • Nursing
      48 Graduates
    • Psychology
      40 Graduates
    • Kindergarten and Preschool Education
      31 Graduates
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
      29 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      21 Graduates
    • Biology
      20 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      18 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      18 Graduates
    100%
    of students say they attend class.25 responses

    Highlands University Professors

    Professors
    A
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
    Female Professors
    47%
    Male Professors
    53%
    Average Professor Salary
    $72,552
    Poll
    60%
    of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.25 responses
    Faculty Diversity
    • African American
      2%
    • Asian American
      4%
    • Hispanic
      29%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      6%
    • Multiracial
      2%
    • Native American
      1%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      2%
    • White
      55%
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    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    95%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.42 responses
    Poll
    83%
    of students say professors care about their students' success.42 responses
    Poll
    85%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.41 responses
    Poll
    93%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.42 responses
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