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New Mexico Highlands University

Las Vegas, NM

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    25%
  • Majors Available
    48
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    10:1
  • Retention Rate
    63%

AP Credit Policy

College Board Advanced Placement Credit for College Board Advanced Placement (AP) is a program that offers year-long college-level curricula and examinations to high school students. Highlands University recognizes student academic accomplishments gives equivalent NMHU credits based on scores achieved on AP exams. Please refer to the following link for complete details on AP exams in different content areas and the awarded NMHU credit equivalents: www.nmhu.edu/academicplacement/.

For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    Yes

Study Options

Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's

  • No majors found

Need Help Choosing a Major?

Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.

Special Academics Program

  • Accelerated Study
  • Cross-Registration
  • Distance Learning
  • Double Major
  • Dual Enrollment of High School Students
  • English as a Second Language
  • Independent Study
  • Internships
  • Liberal Arts/Career Combination
  • Student-Designed Major
  • Teacher Certification

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