Western New Mexico University
1000 W. College Ave
Silver City NM 88061
(505) 538-6336

General Information
- Campus Setting
Town: Remote
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
2,183 (2,360 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Undergraduate certificate
Undergraduate certificate
Associate's degree
Undergraduate certificate
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
67% / 33%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
43% / 57%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
80% / 20%
- In-State / Out-of-State
74% / 26%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$3,589
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$12,805
- Room & Board$5,560
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
61%
- Average Financial Aid Package$5,612
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of ApplicantsN/A
- Students Admitted
N/A
- Students EnrolledN/A
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS ClassN/A
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
N/A
See More About Admissions »
Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Botany/Plant Biology
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Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
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Zoology/Animal Biology
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
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Banking and Financial Support Services
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Business Administration and Management, General
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E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
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Management Information Systems, General
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Operations Management and Supervision
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Education
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Education, General
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Reading Teacher Education
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Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Technical Teacher Education
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Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
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Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
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Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Occupational Therapy/Therapist
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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
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Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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History
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History, General
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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General Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians
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Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
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Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Natural resources and conservation
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Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Health and Physical Education, General
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Physical Sciences
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Precision production
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Welding Technology/Welder
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Public administration and social service professions
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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Security and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Police Science
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Social sciences
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Social Sciences, General
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Sociology
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Visual and performing arts
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Commercial and Advertising Art
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of ApplicantsN/A
- Students Admitted
N/A
- Students EnrolledN/A
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS ClassN/A
- Students in top 25% of HS ClassN/A
- Students in top 50% of HS ClassN/A
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
N/A
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application FeeN/A
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application DeadlineNo closing date
- High School RankNot applicable
- High School RecordNot applicable
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramNot applicable
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Not applicable
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Not applicable
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$3,589
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$12,805
- Room & Board$5,560
- Books & Supplies$810
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-StateN/A
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-StateN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid61%
- Average Financial Aid Package$5,612
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
- Federal Grants64%$3,423
- Pell Grants64%$3,231
- Other Federal Grants14%$864
- State & Local Grants41%N/A
- Institutional GrantsN/AN/A
- Federal Loans35%N/A
- Non-Federal Loans1%N/A
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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