Western New Mexico University is a public institution located in Silver City, New Mexico. It was established in 1893 as the New Mexico Normal School and has evolved over the years to become a comprehensive university known for its spectacular learning environment cultivated by excellence in teaching. WNMU has a total enrollment of 3,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs that range from liberal arts, education and business to engineering, computer sciences and occupational therapy. WNMU is home to five colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Fine Arts and Humanities, the College of Business and Professional Studies and the College of Health, Science and Technology. Its rural, high desert location provides the perfect backdrop for endless learning, exploration and adventure.
- Address: 1000 W. College Ave, Silver City, NM 00008-8061
- Phone: (505) 538-6336
- Website: www.wnmu.edu/
- Type: Public, 4-year
- Student Population: 2,896
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 12 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $30
- Selectivity: #N/A
Cost
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Tuition and Fees | $6,574 | $13,557 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Room & Board | $10,790 | $10,790 |
| Other | $4,288 | $4,288 |
| Total Cost | $23,252 | $30,235 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: #N/A
- SAT Range: #N/A – #N/A
- ACT Range: #N/A – #N/A
Majors
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Social Work
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Psychology, General
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: #N/A
- Part-time: #N/A
Student Gender
- Male: 29%
- Female: 71%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 3%
- Asian: 2%
- Black or African American: 5%
- Hispanic / Latino: 45%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 32%
- Two or More Races: 2%
- Unknown: 9%
- Non-resident Alien: 2%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: #N/A
- 25 and Over: #N/A
- Age Unknown: #N/A
Student Residence
- In-State: 75%
- Out-of-State: 25%
- Unknown: 0%