The university continues the traditional role of an institution of higher learning in the liberal arts and sciences; it also offers comprehensive programs in business, teacher education, engineering, and social work. The university is committed to excellence in the transmission, discovery, preservation, and application of knowledge itself to maintain a progressive, forward-looking posture responsive to the changing social environment, as to shape the direction the institution will take with respect to anticipated demands and approaching opportunities. \r\nAs part of its mission to serve the individual student through personal attention, Highlands maintains an open enrollment, small classes, and low tuition. It is known nationwide for its research activities, student and faculty achievement, and opportunities for students to combine study with real-world experience. In addition, the required freshman seminar addresses retention by orienting new students to college life and university resources to ensure their success through graduation. \r\nNMHU students and faculty alike consistently receive national and international recognition for many of their achievements, and have opportunities to network with other researchers and professionals in their areas of interest. \r\nAccredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. NMHU also has specialty accreditations. The School of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The School of Business is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The School of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).\r\n\r\n
School |
School Type: |
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Degrees Offered: |
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Students |
Enrolled Students: |
3,739 |
Student to Faculty Ratio: |
27 to 1 |
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Cost |
In State Tuition: |
$2,761 |
Out of State Tuition |
$4,328 |
Books and Supplies |
$850 |
Students with Financial aid:** |
98% |
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** Refers to % of students receiving some form of financial aid
Associate
- Associate's in Education, General
- Associate's in Elementary Education and Teaching
Bachelor's Degrees
- Bachelor's in Accounting
- Bachelor's in Art/Art Studies, General
- Bachelor's in Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Bachelor's in Business Administration and Management, General
- Bachelor's in Chemistry, General
- Bachelor's in Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Bachelor's in Clinical/Medical Social Work
- Bachelor's in Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Bachelor's in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Bachelor's in Design and Visual Communications, General
- Bachelor's in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Bachelor's in Elementary Education and Teaching
- Bachelor's in Engineering, General
- Bachelor's in English Language and Literature, General
- Bachelor's in Environmental Studies
- Bachelor's in Finance, General
- Bachelor's in Forestry, General
- Bachelor's in Geology/Earth Science, General
- Bachelor's in Health Teacher Education
- Bachelor's in History, General
- Bachelor's in Information Science/Studies
- Bachelor's in Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Bachelor's in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Bachelor's in Management Information Systems, General
- Bachelor's in Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Bachelor's in Mathematics, General
- Bachelor's in Music, General
- Bachelor's in Natural Resources Management and Policy
- Bachelor's in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General
- Bachelor's in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Bachelor's in Physics, General
- Bachelor's in Political Science and Government, General
- Bachelor's in Psychology, General
- Bachelor's in Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Bachelor's in Social Sciences, Other
- Bachelor's in Spanish Language and Literature
- Bachelor's in Special Education and Teaching, General
- Bachelor's in Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Bachelor's in Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
Master's Degrees
- Master's in Area Studies, Other
- Master's in Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Master's in Business Administration and Management, General
- Master's in Chemistry, General
- Master's in Clinical/Medical Social Work
- Master's in Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other
- Master's in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Master's in Curriculum and Instruction
- Master's in Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Master's in English Language and Literature, General
- Master's in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Master's in Psychology, General
- Master's in Public Administration
- Master's in Special Education and Teaching, General
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