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New Mexico Highlands University Admission Requirements

Las Vegas, New Mexico

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Your chances of getting into New Mexico Highlands University

Open Admission Policy

Can I get into New Mexico Highlands University? New Mexico Highlands University is an open admission policy institution. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met. New admission is often granted continually throughout the year. Please consult New Mexico Highlands University directly to learn the specifics of its open admission policy.

New Mexico Highlands University GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.3

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into New Mexico Highlands University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into New Mexico Highlands University are to have around a 3.3 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at New Mexico Highlands University is 3.3 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #6 in New Mexico for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted New Mexico Highlands University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 11.81% Good
3.75 to 3.99 7.64% Good
3.50 to 3.74 15.97% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 19.44% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 11.81% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 22.92% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 9.72% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.69% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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New Mexico Highlands University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

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Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for New Mexico Highlands University
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SAT Scores for New Mexico Highlands University
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

New Mexico Highlands University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

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Applicants Submitting ACT 

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ACT Scores for New Mexico Highlands University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
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ACT Scores for New Mexico Highlands University
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Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

High School Class Rank

81% of New Mexico Highlands University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 31% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted New Mexico Highlands University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 13%
Top 25% of class 31%
Top 50% of class 81%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to New Mexico Highlands University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to New Mexico Highlands University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

New Mexico Highlands University Application Requirements
Test Scores
High School GPA
High School Class Rank
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Demonstration of Competencies

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at New Mexico Highlands University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to New Mexico Highlands University often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=187897 IPEDS survey data for New Mexico Highlands University.

Last updated February 24, 2024