- Admission: open to anyone who applies
- Average net price: $15,106 a year (2022–23)
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How does your GPA compare?
Where you standAny GPA meets the admission requirement
New Mexico Highlands University has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so your GPA and test scores won't keep you out. Some programs can set their own requirements, so check the one you want with the college.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. New Mexico Highlands University reviews each application.
New Mexico Highlands University acceptance rate
New Mexico Highlands University has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so it doesn't report an acceptance rate (2024–25, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education).
New Mexico Highlands University is a public 4-year university in Las Vegas, New Mexico, with 1,603 undergraduates.
AP credit
New Mexico Highlands University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $15,106 a year at New Mexico Highlands University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into New Mexico Highlands University with a 2.0 GPA?
Yes. New Mexico Highlands University has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so a 2.0 GPA meets its admission requirement. Some programs can set their own requirements, so check the one you want with the college.
What percent of applicants does New Mexico Highlands University accept?
New Mexico Highlands University has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so it doesn't report an acceptance rate (2024–25, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education).
Does New Mexico Highlands University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. New Mexico Highlands University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at New Mexico Highlands University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $15,106 a year at New Mexico Highlands University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check New Mexico Highlands University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: New Mexico Highlands UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and admission policy and credit policies for 2024–25.
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