New Mexico Highlands University

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U.S. News Rankings

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U.S. News rank Category Name Rank Not Published Regional Universities (West)

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Summary

New Mexico Highlands University is a public institution that was founded in 1893. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,201, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 20 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. New Mexico Highlands University's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (West), Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $3,264 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $5,328 (2011-12).

School mission (as provided by the school):

The university continues the traditional role of an institution of higher learning in the liberal arts and sciences; it also offers comprehensive programs in business, teacher education, engineering, and social work. The university is committed to excellence in the transmission, discovery, preservation, and application of knowledge itself to maintain a progressive, forward-looking posture responsive to the changing social environment, as to shape the direction the institution will take with respect to anticipated demands and approaching opportunities. As part of its mission to serve the individual student through personal attention, Highlands maintains an open enrollment, small classes, and low tuition. It is known nationwide for its research activities, student and faculty achievement, and opportunities for students to combine study with real-world experience. In addition, the required freshman seminar addresses retention by orienting new students to college life and university resources to ensure their success through graduation. NMHU students and faculty alike consistently receive national and international recognition for many of their achievements, and have opportunities to network with other researchers and professionals in their areas of interest. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. NMHU also has specialty accreditations. The School of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The School of Business is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The School of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) NMHU is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, NCAA Division II and fields eleven teams - five men's and six women's. They include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, soccer, softball, women's track, volleyball and wrestling.

General Information

School type	public, coed college
Year founded	1893
Religious affiliation	N/A
Academic calendar	semester
Setting	rural
2010 Endowment	$2,033,468

Applying

When applying to New Mexico Highlands University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at New Mexico Highlands University is $15. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 54.9 percent.

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Selectivity	less selective
Fall 2010 acceptance rate	55%
Application deadline	rolling
SAT/ACT scores must be received by	August 1

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Academic Life

The student-faculty ratio at New Mexico Highlands University is 15:1. The most popular majors at New Mexico Highlands University include: Education, General; Social Work; Business Administration, Management and Operations; Social Sciences, General; and Psychology, General. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 45.2 percent.

Class sizes	N/A
Student-faculty ratio	15:1
4-year graduation rate	N/A
Five most popular majors for 2010 graduates
Education, General 23% Social Work 23% Business Administration, Management and Operations 18% Social Sciences, General 8% Psychology, General 6%

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Student Life

New Mexico Highlands University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,201, with a gender distribution of 39.1 percent male students and 60.9 percent female students. New Mexico Highlands University is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.

Total enrollment	3,764
Student gender distribution
Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity	N/A
Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority	N/A
Collegiate athletic association	NCAA II

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Campus Info & Services

New Mexico Highlands University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. New Mexico Highlands University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at New Mexico Highlands University.

Students who have cars on campus	N/A
Health insurance offered	Yes
Students required to own/lease a computer	No

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Paying for School

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In-state tuition and fees	$3,264 (2011-12)
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$5,328 (2011-12)
Room and board	$8,290 (2010-11) - Medium
Financial aid statistics	N/A

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* Overview details based on 2010 data