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Western New Mexico University

Silver City, NM

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Overview

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

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

Majors & Degrees

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,539
Applied
1,593
Accepted
2,602
Enrolled
104%

Application Deadlines

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

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

6,142
In-state
14,250
Out-of-state
6,142
In-district
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Fees

2,706
Full-time student fees
10,000
Room & board
6,000
Room only

Financial Aid

4,383
Avg. Financial Aid Package
5,710
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
7,037
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,435
Avg. Grant Aid
100% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
59%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

Student Body

2,602
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students
33%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 57.31%
Black or African American 3.93%
White or Caucasian 25.89%
American Indian or Alaska Native 5.22%
Asian 0.52%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.36%
Two or more races 2.69%
Other 0.78%

Gender

Male (35.59%)
Female (64.41%)

Campus Life

Housing

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

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
Student-run radio station Checkmark
Student-run television station Checkmark
Marching band Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
Great Race Week, Homecoming and Back to School Bash

Student Services

Legal services Checkmark
Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Student Athletes, Student Nursing Association, Criminal Justice, Horticulture Club and Queers & Allies

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
Student patrols Checkmark
Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark

Athletics

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Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Basketball No Checkmark Checkmark
Cheerleading No No No
Cross-country Running No Checkmark Checkmark
Football No Checkmark Checkmark
Golf No Checkmark Checkmark
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 No No
Track And Field No Checkmark Checkmark
Volleyball No No No
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Women's Sports

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

Faculty

103
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Male - 47
Female - 56
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