School Overview
Western New Mexico University (locally referred to as WNMU) has served the residents of Silvery City, New Mexico and the surrounding regions as a comprehensive, public, coeducational university since 1893.
WNMU offers students an extensive selection of more than 70 areas of study to a diverse study body. WNMU students come from a large variety of cultural, language and ethnic backgrounds. Twelve master degrees, 41 baccalauereate degrees, and 20 associate degrees and certificate programs are available in disciplines such as accounting, criminal justice, education, nursing, occupational therapy and zoology.
In addition to its main location in Silver City, WNMU has a graduate studies center located in Gallup, NM which serves the educational needs of northwestern New Mexico and northeastern Arizona. The university offers Master of Arts (M.A.) programs in Counseling and Educational Leadership and Master of Teaching programs in Elementary, Secondary and Special Education. Bilingual Education, TESOL, as well as New Mexico Alternative Teaching Licensure in Elementary, Secondary and Special education are some of the courses offered at WNMU that lead to teaching endorsements.
General Information
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Admission Office Castorena 106 Box 680 Silver City, NM 88062 (505) 538-6106 (800) 872-9668 Fax: (505) 538-6127 [email protected] Contact: Dan Tressler Director of Admissions |
Main Address PO Box 680 Silver City, NM 88062 (505) 538-6011 www.wnmu.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 2,385 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 343 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,753 Graduate enrollment: 577 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: Not reported Open admission Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 48% |
College Majors
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Agriculture & Related Sciences Agriculture – General A Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies Hispanic-American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Fine/Studio Arts B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Art Teacher Education B Engineering Technologies Construction/Building Technologies A,C English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Spanish B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Legal Administrative Assistance A,C Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Mechanic & Repair Technologies Automotive Technology A,C Natural Resources & Conservation Wildlife/Wilderness Management B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Social Sciences – General B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Western New Mexico University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (505) 538-6336 |
| Website: | www.wnmu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.wnmu.edu/applynow/ |
| Address: | 1000 W. College Ave, Silver City, NM 88061 |
| Setting: | Town: Remote |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 3,193 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 23% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 13 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,071 (34% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $6,306 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $13,539 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 95% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $9,758 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Western New Mexico University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Western New Mexico University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 6 | 2 | 8 | 6 | |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 4 | 2 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 1 | 4 | ||
| History | 1 | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Precision Production | 2 | 1 | |||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Social Sciences | 1 | 2 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Grand total | 27 | 16 | 38 | 9 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Western New Mexico University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $6,306 |
| Out-of-state | $13,539 |
| Books and supplies | $1,600 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $4,960 |
| Out-of-state | $10,334 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 234 | 95% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 229 | 93% | $9,758 |
| Student loan aid | 132 | 54% | $6,217 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,458 | 65% | $7,400 |
| Federal student loans | 872 | 39% | $7,490 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Western New Mexico University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Western New Mexico University students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Western New Mexico University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 3,193 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,214 |
| Graduate enrollment | 979 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Western New Mexico University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree
- Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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