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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.
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Campus LocationUniversity Ave Las Vegas, NM 87701 USA Main Tel: (505) 425-7511 Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
New Mexico Highlands University HighlightsWhere New Mexico Highlands University 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 2007)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| Bachelor | 358 | 37 | | Master | 316 | 14 | | Associate | 2 | 2 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at New Mexico Highlands University was 3,457 in 2007 (2,563 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 53% of enrolled students and graduate students are 47%. 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| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,536 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,795 | | Room | $ 2,262 | | Board | $ 2,541 | | Books and supplies | $ 756 | | Other | $ 3,838 |
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.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 52 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 28 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 47 |
Housing and MealsNew Mexico Highlands University provides on-campus housing for 491 of its 2,563 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 15 meals weekly.
New Mexico Highlands University AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. New Mexico Highlands University is in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference for major sports. New Mexico Highlands University 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) .
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (4 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (98 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Finance
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (5 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (8 awarded) - Environmental Studies
- Forestry
- Natural Resources Management and Policy
DESIGN (1 awarded) - Design and Visual Communications
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (274 awarded) - Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Education
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Health Teacher Education
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING (0 awarded) - Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (5 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (22 awarded) - Area Studies
- English Language and Literature
- History
- Political Science and Government
- Social Sciences
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS (1 awarded) MEDIA (17 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services
MUSIC (5 awarded) NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (1 awarded) - Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (1 awarded) - Cinematography and Film/Video Production
SCIENCE (14 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Physics
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (4 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (216 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Social Work
- Psychology
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