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
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	×
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
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

1,501

Applied

1,501

Accepted

2,630

Enrolled

Female Admissions

902

Females Applied

902

Females Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

598

Males Applied

598

Males Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

30

Application Fee

2.98

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines

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

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

2,630

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

11%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	56.11%
Black or African American	3.7%
White or Caucasian	27.17%
American Indian or Alaska Native	4.83%
Asian	0.44%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.44%
Two or more races	2.76%
Other	0.84%

Gender

Male (35.4%)

Female (64.18%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Not Reported
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	13%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Great Race and Fiesta Latina

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Athletes, Black Student Union, CKI, Criminal Justice Club and Mirachi Group

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		Division 2
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
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

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball	No	Division 2
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 2
Racquetball	No	No	No
Rock Climbing	No	No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	Division 2
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Tennis	No	Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Volleyball	No	Division 2	No

Faculty

247

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 105

Part-time - 142

Male - 101

Female - 146