
For the application year 2023, New Mexico Highlands University achieved a Regular Decision acceptance rate of 94.8%, with 1,497 out of 1,579 applicants being accepted. This marked a decrease from the previous year's acceptance rate of 96.5% when 1,238 of 1,282 applicants were admitted. Historically, acceptance rates have varied significantly, as seen in 2019 when only 64.7% of 1,395 applicants were accepted, and in 2021, when the rate was 92.3% with 664 accepts from 719 applications. The trend indicates a fluctuation in admission competitiveness, with rates generally reflecting a stable increase in applicants over the years.