New Mexico Highlands University

New Mexico Highlands University, also known as NMHU, was established in 1893. It was founded as the New Mexico Normal School. After a few name and status changes, it was finally christened New Mexico Highlands University in 1941. It is located at the center of Las Vegas. Along with the main campus, it also operates several centers in Farmington, Roswell, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and Raton. NMHU offers several graduate and undergraduate programs. The university currently enrolls more than 3,500 students. Most of them are Native Americans or Hispanics. New Mexico Highlands University comprises of the following schools and colleges:

• College of Humanities and Fine Arts
• College of Science and Mathematics
• School of Business
• School of Education
• School of Social Work

NMHU supports various student clubs and organizations such as American Chemical Society, Black Student Association, Delta Mu Delta, Ice Skating Club, Media Arts Club, and Omega Chi Sigma, among others.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in education and teaching and therapy and counseling.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 3,457 in 2007-2008 (2,737 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 54% of enrolled students and graduate students are 46%.

About 5% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 95% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: New Mexico Highlands University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

New Mexico Highlands University provides on-campus housing for 553 of its 2,737 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 129 male students received the aid (men were 65% of those receiving aid) and 70 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 35% of students receiving such aid) .