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

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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

1,539

Applied

1,593

Accepted

2,602

Enrolled

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

Tuition

6,142

In-state

14,250

Out-of-state

6,142

In-district

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

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

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Great Race Week, Homecoming and Back to School Bash

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, Student Nursing Association, Criminal Justice, Horticulture Club and Queers & Allies

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
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football	No
Golf	No
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
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

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

Faculty

103

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Male - 47

Female - 56