What division is New Mexico Highlands?

New Mexico Highlands competes at the NCAA Division II level in the RMAC.

What GPA do you need for New Mexico Highlands?

The average GPA at New Mexico Highlands is 3.0. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is New Mexico Highlands?

New Mexico Highlands has an enrollment of approximately 1,451 students in a small_town setting.

What is the acceptance rate at New Mexico Highlands?

New Mexico Highlands has an acceptance rate of 78%.

How do I get recruited to play at New Mexico Highlands?

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New Mexico Highlands

Las Vegas, NMD-IIRMAC

HSIVisit athletics site

NCAA Division II

Division

1,451

Enrollment

3.0

Avg GPA

78%

Acceptance

26%

Graduation

50%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.0+ GPA bar.

New Mexico Highlands is a NCAA Division II program in the RMAC, located in Las Vegas, NM. We map football, basketball, and track & field at New Mexico Highlands, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions. HSI designated institution.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.0

Graduation

26%

Acceptance

78%

Student:Faculty

10:1

Retention

50%

Campus & Location

Setting

Small Town

Climate

Warm

Median Earnings

$38,952

Coaching Staff75 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About New Mexico Highlands Athletics

New Mexico Highlands is a NCAA Division II athletic program located in Las Vegas, NM, competing in the RMAC. With an enrollment of 1,451 students, New Mexico Highlands offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at New Mexico Highlands with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at New Mexico Highlands is 3.0. The school maintains a 26% graduation rate.

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