New Mexico Highlands University

New Mexico Highlands University is a public four-year institution located in Las Vegas, New Mexico. The university enrolls 3,486 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 32.00 out of 100. Its completion rate is 26% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 57% (IPEDS 2023).

The university offers career-focused programs including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at the associate level and Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services at the bachelor's degree level, providing pathways into healthcare and media technology fields.

Situated in Las Vegas, New Mexico, in the northeastern part of the state, New Mexico Highlands University serves a predominantly Hispanic-serving region and provides accessible higher education options in nursing and communications technology to students across rural and semi-rural northern New Mexico.