New Mexico Highlands University
Common Data Set 2022-23
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SAT Reading
432.5-617.5
ACT Composite
15-20
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$45,937
10 yrs after enrollment
26%
6-year completion
$14,838
sticker minus grants
$11,399
federal loans only
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General Information
8 TABLESFirst Name:Dr. Heather
Last Name:Tilson
Title:Director of Institutional Effect & Research
Office:Main Campus
Address Line 1:PO Box 9000 NMHU
Zipcode87,701
Phone:505-454-3562
Email Address:htilson@nmhu.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.nmhu.edu/institutional-research/comon-data-set/
City:Las Vegas
StateNM
Name of College/University:New Mexico Highlands University
Street Address Line 1:PO Box 9000 NMHU
CityLas Vegas
StateNM
Zip87,701
Main Phone Number:800-338-NMHU
WWW Home Page Address:www.nmhu.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):505
Admissions Phone Number:454-3434
Admissions Email Address:admissions@nmhu.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:https://newmexicohighlands.com/admissions/
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Public
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Academic year calendar:Semester
If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.nmhu.edu/presidents-council-on-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/
CertificateX
AssociateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Enrollment And Persistence
4 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
5 TABLESIn addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?Yes
SATX
ACTX
APX
CLEPX
Institutional ExamX
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?No
Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?No
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8000
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69937.5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59937.5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49925
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-8000
SAT Math: 600-6990
SAT Math: 500-5990
SAT Math: 400-4990
SAT Math: 300-3990
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total0
ACT Composite: 30-3614.8
ACT Composite: 24-2918.5
ACT Composite: 18-2329.6
ACT Composite: 12-1737.0
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent who had GPA of 4.012.9
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9910.6
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7415.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.499.2
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2415.9
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9920.7
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.4912.6
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.992.8
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total100
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:12.9
Does your institution have an application fee?No
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Application closing date (fall): Month8
Application closing date (fall): Day21
Priority Date: Month7
Priority Date: Day1
Yes, on a rolling basis:X
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:3 semesters
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?No
Transfer Admission
4 TABLESFallX
SpringX
SummerX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Yes
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications
Fall Closing Date: Month7
Spring Closing Date: Month12
Fall Notification Date: Month8
Spring Notification Date: Month1
Fall Rolling AdmissionX
Spring Rolling AdmissionX
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?Yes
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:- D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any C/D Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be 90 - [ ] CR/CRD Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be 90 CR/CRD - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete 30.00 - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete 30.00 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No X Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? - D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: ##
Fall Closing Date:Day1
Spring Closing Date: Day1
Fall Notification Date: Day21
Spring Notification Date: Day23
American Council on Education (ACE)Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)Yes
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?Yes
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:CDS-D Page 11 Common Data Set 2021-2022
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Teacher certification programX
Other (specify):X
Arts/fine artsX
Computer literacyX
English (including composition)X
Foreign languagesX
HistoryX
Physical EducationX
HumanitiesX
Intensive writingX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)18%
Percent who live off campus or commute62%
Percent of students age 25 and older4%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)14%
Percent who live off campus or commute51%
Percent of students age 25 and older46%
Average age of full-time students19
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)19
Average age of full-time students25
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)28
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Student governmentX
Coed residence hallsX
Apartments for married studentsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Annual Expenses
6 TABLESIf your institution's 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.X
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?Yes
In-state (out-of-district):$199
Out-of-state:$401
NONRESIDENTS:$401
Financial Aid
14 TABLESAcademic Year2022-2023 estimated
Federal methodology (FM)X
Federal$4,518,328
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$5,295,869
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$85,644
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$346,787
Total Scholarships/Grants$10,246,628
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$952,627
Federal Work-Study$204,342
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$201,342
Total Self-Help$1,358,311
Parent Loans$0
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0
Athletic Awards$0
Federal$748,452
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$900,278
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$648,343
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$268,874
Total Scholarships/Grants$2,565,947
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$744,725
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$744,725
Parent Loans$110,994
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$884,069
Athletic Awards$884,069
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
FAFSAX
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month3
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day1
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:X
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms (Month):6
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms (Day):30
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:X
Students must reply by (date): Month6
Students must reply by (date): Day30
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
ArtX
AthleticsX
Job skillsX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
ArtX
AthleticsX
Job skillsX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio10
based on ____ students1,979
and ____ faculty205