New Mexico Highlands University

Box 9000
Las Vegas, NM 87701
http://www.nmhu.edu

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Overview
TypePublic institution
Year Founded1893
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students1,891
EndowmentN/A
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee15
SelectivityLess selective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition2,304 in-state, 10,176 out-of-state
Room/Board3,456
Services
Associated FirmsState Education System, State Welfare Office
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, interview training
MuseumsN/A
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service
MuseumsN/A
Periodical Subs519
# of Books431,037
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Campus Size20 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housingN/A
College housing typescoed dorms (43%), women's dorms (12%), men's dorms (30%), apartments for married students (15%)
Popular EventsN/A
Nearest AirportAlbuquerque (120), Albuquerque (120)
Nearest TrainLas Vegas (1)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, drama/theater, music ensembles, pep band, student government, student newspaper
Number of Organizations31
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) La Mecha (weekly)
Honor SocietiesPhi Alpha Theta, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Eta Sigma, Psi Chi, Sigma Tau Delta
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) NMHU Newman Center (Catholic), Fire Escape Ministries (non-denominational)
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) American Indian Science & Engineering Society, Native American Club, Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Anthropology/Sociology Club, Bilingual Education Student Organization, American Chemical Society, Bioscience Club, Institute of Electrical Engineers, Mariachi Band, Counseling Student Organization, Institute of Management and Accountants, Association for Computing Machinery, Cowboy Cheerleaders, International Club, Media Arts Production Club, Servicios Especiales, Student Alumni Association