New Mexico Highlands University is home to 3,560 students from diverse nations worldwide. With an acceptance rate of 65%, New Mexico Highlands University follows a moderately selective admissions policy. Students with a competitive GPA of 2.0/4.0 can get accepted in the university, given that they meet the additional entry requirements like English Proficiency Test Scores, and SAT/ACT scores.

The university offers over 51 undergraduate majors and minors. Some of the popular UG programs at New Mexico Highlands University are Accounting, Business Administration, Nursing, Chemistry, etc. The university offers over 33 Graduate programs in diverse academic disciplines of Arts, science, business, public affairs across its 6 academic schools.

New Mexico Highlands University Top Courses

Programs Deadlines Scores Required
Masters of Business Administration - Marketing (MBA) Fall-May 15, Spring-November 15, Summer-April 15 TOEFL: 76, IELTS: 6.0
Masters of Arts in English (MA) Rolling Admission TOEFL: 61, IELTS: 5.5
Master of Software Systems Design (MSSD) Rolling Admission TOEFL: 61, IELTS: 5.5
Masters of Science in Computer and Math Sciences (MS) Rolling Admission TOEFL: 61, IELTS: 5.5
Masters of Arts in Political Science (MA) Rolling Admission TOEFL: 61, IELTS: 5.5
Masters of Science in Natural Resources Management (MS) Fall: First Friday in February Spring: First Friday in September TOEFL: 61, IELTS: 5.5
Masters of Science in Biology (MS) Rolling Admission TOEFL: 61, IELTS: 5.5
Masters of Arts Public Affairs (MA) Rolling Admission TOEFL: 61, IELTS: 5.5
Masters of Science in Biochemistry (MS) Fall: First Friday in February Spring: First Friday in September TOEFL: 61, IELTS: 5.5
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership (MA) Rolling Admission TOEFL: 61, IELTS: 5.5
Bachelors of Business Administration - Management (BBA) Fall-May 15 Spring-November 15 Summer-April 15 TOEFL: 76, IELTS: 6.0
Bachelor in Biochemistry (BS) Fall: Rolling Admission TOEFL: 61, IELTS: 5.5

New Mexico Highlands University Admissions

The admission procedure to be complied with is as under:

Application Portal: Online Application Portal
Application Fee: 25 USD (The Fee is currently waived)

Documents required:

  • Academic Transcripts of High School
  • IELTS/TOEFL Scores
  • Financial Certificate Form
  • ACT/SAT (Optional but recommended)

The applicants may have to appear for a virtual interview which is arranged by the university. 

Admission Deadlines:

Semester Application Deadline
Fall May 31
Spring Oct 15
Summer Feb 1

English Language Proficiency

All students are required to submit their English language proficiency tests scores as part of the admission scores. Given below are the scores required:

English Proficiency Tests Scores Required (Business Applicants) Scores Required (All other Applicants)
TOEFL- Internet Based 76 61
TOEFL- Paper/Written Based 540 500
TOEFL- Computer Based 207 173
IELTS 6.0 5.5
GTEC 1151 1050

USA Student Visa

Before any International student can seek a student visa for the U.S, the student will have to obtain admission and will have to satisfy the verification of financial status and then the student will receive an I-20 to study at the university. The Students will then have to pay the SEVIS Fee Amount. All International students having the J-1 and F-1 student visas will be charged extra for health insurance once enrolled at New Mexico Highlands University. Below are few documents required by all International Students:

  • An Acceptance Letter from New Mexico Highlands University
  • Letters of Sponsorship
  • A Copy of the Passport
  • An I-20 Form from the university
  • Verification of Financial Status
  • Bank Statement

The applicant needs to visit the nearest U S Embassy personally after making an online application and paying the visa fee of 200 USD. Biometrics are compulsory when you apply for a visa.