Overview

Western New Mexico University is a Comprehensive institution located in Silver City, NM.

Location & Contact

Address 1000 W. College Ave.
PO Box 680
Silver City, NM  88062
United States

Contact Mr. Andrew Lunt
Director of Admissions
Email: Andrew.Lunt@wnmu.edu
Phone: 505-538-6106
Fax: 505-538-6127

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Botany/plant Biology	×
Cell/cellular And Molecular Biology	×
Zoology/animal Biology	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Banking And Financial Support Services	×	×
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General	×
E-commerce/electronic Commerce	×	×
Management Information Systems, General	×	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia	×	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×	×
Computer Science	×	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education	×	×
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education	×	×
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×	×
Education, General	×
Educational/instructional Technology	×
Elementary Education And Teaching
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching	×
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education	×
Secondary Education And Teaching
Special Education And Teaching, General		×
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels	×	×
Technical Teacher Education	×
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Construction Engineering Technology/technician		×
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician		×
Energy Systems Technology/technician	×	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist	×
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General	×
Occupational Therapy/therapist	×	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
Rehabilitation Science	×
Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling	×	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies		×
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Electrical/electronics Maintenance And Repair Technologies/technicians, Other	×	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences	×	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies	×
Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×	×
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Physical Sciences, General	×
Precision Production	Associate	Bachelors
Welding Technology/welder		×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General		×
Social Work	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration	×	×
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Wildland/forest Firefighting And Investigation		×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General	×
Social Sciences, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General	×
Commercial And Advertising Art		×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Graphic Design	×	×
Visual And Performing Arts, General	×	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,435

Applied

1,435

Accepted

2,409

Enrolled

Female Admissions

866

Females Applied

866

Females Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

565

Males Applied

565

Males Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

30

Application Fee

2.82

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

6,142

In-state

14,250

Out-of-state

6,142

In-district

Fees

2,922

Full-time student fees

Other Payment Considerations

Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

13,481

Avg. Financial Aid Package

12,666

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

7,037

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

6,236

Avg. Loan Aid

4,435

Avg. Grant Aid

13,488

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

68%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

Student Body

2,409

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

15%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	56.55%
Black or African American	3.84%
White or Caucasian	25.13%
American Indian or Alaska Native	4.68%
Asian	0.33%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.45%
Two or more races	3.18%
Other	1.11%

Gender

Male (35.91%)

Female (64.09%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	20%

Student Services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Student Organizations

Most popular organizations:
MECha Club, Student Nurses Assocation, BlackStudent Union, Criminal Justice Club and Psychology Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball	No	Division 2
Bowling	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Football	No	Division 2
Golf	No	Division 2
Racquetball	No	No	No
Rock Climbing	No	No	No
Rowing	No	No	No
Skiing (cross-country)	No	No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No	No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Tennis	No	Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball	No	Division 2	No
Bowling	No	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 2	No
Racquetball	No	No	No
Rock Climbing	No	No	No
Rowing	No	No
Skiing (cross-country)	No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No	No
Soccer	No	No
Softball	No	Division 2	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Tennis	No	Division 2	No
Track And Field	No	Division 2	No
Volleyball	No		No
Water Polo	No	No

Faculty

102

Total Faculty

Male - 47

Female - 55