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New Mexico Highlands University Football

New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) · Las Vegas, New Mexico · Public university

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Somewhat Recognized
NCAA IIRocky Mountain Athletic Conference
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Graduation rate26%finish within six years
Undergraduates2,704Medium (2,000-10,000)
Student-to-faculty10 : 1students per instructor
Average net price$11,062per year after aid
Coaches

New Mexico Highlands University Football coaches

Coaches at New Mexico Highlands University who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.

Robert RodriguezAssistant Head Coach - Offensive Line
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Kurt Taufa'asauHead Football Coach - Defensive Coordinator - Linebackers
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Baker PritchardDefensive Line - Community Outreach
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Athletics

The program

Where New Mexico Highlands University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division II
Conference
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Program level
Somewhat Recognized
Athletics site
nmhuathletics.com
Academics

Academics

What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.

Popular majors

Art/Art Studies, GeneralBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and Operations, OtherChemistry, GeneralCinematography and Film/Video ProductionClinical/Medical Social Work
Student-to-faculty
10 : 1
Graduation rate
26% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

In-state tuitionFor New Mexico residents$4,888
Out-of-state tuition$9,808
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$11,062
Campus

Where it is

New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas.

Location
Las Vegas, New Mexico
Type
Public
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Mountain
Website
nmhu.edu
Overview

About New Mexico Highlands University Football

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Kurt Taufa'asau, the Head Football Coach - Defensive Coordinator - Linebackers, leads the New Mexico Highlands University Football staff of 9 coaches, verified June 2026. New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) competes in NCAA Division II Football as a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. New Mexico Highlands University is a small public school in Las Vegas, New Mexico with 2,704 undergraduates and an average net price of $11,062 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by New Mexico Highlands University Football

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Robert Rodriguez, the Assistant Head Coach - Offensive Line and Kurt Taufa'asau, the Head Football Coach - Defensive Coordinator - Linebackers. New Mexico Highlands University has 9 coaches for Football, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, 40-yard dash and key stats in the subject line and first sentences. Division II coaches look for athletes who can contribute early, and often split partial scholarships across a roster.
  3. Send your videoInclude a Hudl highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Kurt can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the New Mexico Highlands University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
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Questions

New Mexico Highlands University Football FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is New Mexico Highlands University D2?

Yes. New Mexico Highlands University competes in NCAA Division II Football, in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.

Is New Mexico Highlands University public or private?

New Mexico Highlands University is a public school in Las Vegas, New Mexico.

What conference is New Mexico Highlands University Football in?

The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.

Does New Mexico Highlands University offer athletic scholarships for Football?

New Mexico Highlands University competes in NCAA Division II, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does New Mexico Highlands University Football have?

9 coaches, led by Kurt Taufa'asau, the Head Football Coach - Defensive Coordinator - Linebackers.

How much does New Mexico Highlands University cost?

In-state tuition is $4,888 and out-of-state tuition is $9,808 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $11,062.

How do I contact the New Mexico Highlands University Football coaches?

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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified June 2026