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Colleges in Las Vegas

There are at least 2 colleges in Las Vegas, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 5,569 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 3,629 full-time students, and a reported 491 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include New Mexico Highlands University and Luna Community College.

We also provide an extensive list of New Mexico Colleges.

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Las Vegas Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Luna Community College
Hot Springs Blvd
Las Vegas, New Mexico 87701

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, teacher ed, kindergarten/preschool teaching, criminal justice and safety, computer and info science, business management, dental assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 2,112 students, 1,066 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

New Mexico Highlands University
University Ave
Las Vegas, New Mexico 87701

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: clinical social work, business management, elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, special ed, educational administration, school counseling, kindergarten/preschool teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 3,457 students, 2,563 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 491 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

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