Graduate School Overview

New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU), founded in 1941, serves the needs of almost 1,400 graduate students with degrees in business, education, forestry, humanities, natural sciences, exercise and sport sciences, public administration, socials sciences and the visual arts. Students at NMHU are predominantly from New Mexico, though the campus draws students from across the country and around the world. The university's programs reflect this diversity, with a special focus on the Hispanic and Native American cultures of the surrounding region. Part-time and distance education study opportunities are also offered.

Highlights

1,400 graduate students with master's degrees in business, education, forestry, humanities, natural sciences, exercise and sport sciences, public administration, social sciences and the visual arts  Special focus on the Hispanic and Native American cultures of the surrounding region  Part-time and distance education opportunities

Institute Accreditation

Regional Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Ranking and Reputation

115 years as the leading academic, cultural and economic engine for the communities of Northern New Mexico  Specialty accreditations: the School of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE); the School of Business is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP); and the School of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

Graduate Credentials Offered

Fields of Study Approx. # Students Enrolled Masters Degrees PhD Degrees Grad Diplomas/ Certificates Business Not Available       Computer Science Not Available       Education Not Available       Humanities Not Available       Natural Sciences Not Available       Physical Education Not Available       Public Administration Not Available       Social Sciences Not Available       Visual Arts Not Available

Admissions & Tuition
Information For US Students	Information For International Students
Admissions Criteria  Minimum GPA: No Set Minimum  Minimum GRE: No Set Minimum Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: Continuous  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  Annual Tuition: 2,600 - 3,000  Annual Fees (athletics, health services, but excluding books): 500	Admissions Criteria  Minimum GPA: No Set Minimum  Minimum GRE: No Set Minimum  English Language Proficiency  (Minimum Score)     IELTS : 65.0     TOEFL (Computer-based) : 190.0     TOEFL (Paper-based) : 540.0 Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: Continuous  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  Annual Tuition: 4,800 - 5,200  Annual Fees (athletics, health services, but excluding books): 500

Institute Scholarships/Awards and Financial Assistance for Grad Students

US Students International Students Student Bursary Programs     Student Scholarship Programs     Student Teaching/Research Assistantships     Student Work Opportunities Programs

Buildings and Resources

New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) is located in the heart of Las Vegas, a small, friendly town with a population of about 18,000. NMHUs' main campus is close to recreational and wilderness areas, and within a few hours of major metropolitan centers. Students have access to a wide variety of modern, specialized and well-equipped learning facilities. Students in natural and computer science programs get to experience the new Ivan Hilton Science Building, with its research, teaching and computer labs. Students in Psychology and Southwest Studies have access to the psychobiology lab and the Gabino Rendon Socio-cultural Research Center. Anthropology students also have the opportunity to participate in research at the anthropology lab and in the field.

Grad Student Organizations

The office of Campus Life at NMHU oversees several clubs and organizations that are established by students. Each club represents a unique interest, both educational and academic in nature. Every chartered club and organization is open to all students. Examples of particular relevance to graduate students include: Anthropology Club, ALS club, Association of Sociology, Bilingual Graduate Social Work Association, Exercise and Sports Science Club, Graduate Social Work Association, International Student Club, NMHU Black Student Association, NMHU Native American Club, Science Club, and the Society of American Foresters.