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$7,416
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In-State Tuition
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Acceptance Rate
26%
Graduation Rate
50%
Retention Rate
New Mexico Highlands University is an educational institution in Las Vegas, NM. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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1 of 1 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions New Mexico Highlands University places on CLEP credit
New Mexico Highlands University publishes a per-exam CLEP award only for Spanish Language, on three score bands - 45 earns 4 credits, 50 earns 8, and 57 earns 14. The figure shown here is the lowest band, so a higher score earns more. NMHU says it has examined CLEP exams only as they apply to its General Core, and that a course outside that core transfers to NMHU as a general elective.
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A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Highlands awards freshman scholarships by high school GPA with no separate application, with separate awards for New Mexico residents and out-of-state students.
For students entering Fall 2026
Freshmen Success Scholarship
Automatic$1,000 one time · Fall semester only
Not renewable
Awarded based on admission status; no separate scholarship application.
For New Mexico residents with a 2.5-2.99 high school GPA; you receive only the award for your band. Must complete 15 credit hours with a 2.5 GPA. Does not apply to online programs.
Dean's Scholarship
Automatic$2,800 ($2,000 first semester and $800 second semester toward tuition and fees)
Awarded based on admission status; no separate scholarship application.
For New Mexico residents with a 3.0-3.49 high school GPA; you receive only the award for your band. Later semesters convert to the state Lottery Scholarship plus $800 if you complete 15 credit hours per semester with a 2.5 GPA. Does not apply to online programs.
Presidential Silver Scholarship
Automatic$4,700 ($3,200 first semester and $1,500 second semester toward tuition and fees)
Awarded based on admission status; no separate scholarship application.
For New Mexico residents with a 3.5-3.74 high school GPA; you receive only the award for your band. Later semesters convert to the state Lottery Scholarship plus $1,500 if you complete 15 credit hours per semester with a 2.5 GPA. Does not apply to online programs.
Presidential Gold Scholarship
Automatic$5,700 ($3,700 first semester and $2,000 second semester toward tuition and fees)
Awarded based on admission status; no separate scholarship application.
For New Mexico residents with a 3.75 high school GPA. Later semesters convert to the state Lottery Scholarship plus $2,000 if you complete 15 credit hours per semester with a 2.5 GPA. Does not apply to online programs.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$13,511
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$45,937
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,399
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
Conditions New Mexico Highlands University places on CLEP credit
New Mexico Highlands University publishes a per-exam CLEP award only for Spanish Language, on three score bands - 45 earns 4 credits, 50 earns 8, and 57 earns 14. The figure shown here is the lowest band, so a higher score earns more. NMHU says it has examined CLEP exams only as they apply to its General Core, and that a course outside that core transfers to NMHU as a general elective.
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP Spanish Language — Level 1 World Languages | 4 | 45 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Las Vegas, New Mexico
San Miguel County
Control
Public
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