Overview

Undergraduates can pursue a bachelor of arts degree, a bachelor of fine arts degree, or an interdisciplinary B.F.A. in fine arts and media arts. New Mexico Highlands University also offers a minor in art history, which develops an appreciation for art with an emphasis in Western art and architecture. This minor helps to develop an understanding of art in culture and how it reflects society.

Highlands is a great place to study art!

In addition to our proximity to two world-renowned art markets, Santa Fe and Taos, the Art and Art History Program at New Mexico Highlands is home to two biannual conferences, Iron Tribe and Print, Printed, Printing, that attract working artists from around the globe. Our students find they have ample opportunity to display their work both on campus and around the Las Vegas area. We have fully equipped printmaking, jewelry, and ceramic studios as well as a state-of-the-art foundry. Highlands also provides personal studio space for advanced students. We also have one of the lowest reported tuition rates in the United States.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Visual Concepts
Design
Ceramics
Drawing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: We are an open enrollment institution and accept applications on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Las Vegas, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts Art History View 855 other Bachelors in Art History in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Must submit a formal application for new freshman admission

Must have graduated high school or completed a GED program

Must submit official high school transcripts

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

12200 USD / year

≈ 12200 USD / year
Out-of-State

12200 USD / year

≈ 12200 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7280 USD / year

≈ 7280 USD / year

Living costs

Las Vegas

United States

757 - 1183 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Highlands is a great place to study art!

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Las Vegas

Funding

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