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Western New Mexico University

Silver City, NM

Western New Mexico University, founded in 1893, is a public, multipurpose university. Its 80-acre campus is located in Silver City, in southwestern New Mexico, 100 miles from El Paso.

Tuition & Fees

$7,094

$15,231

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

composite english math
30-36
2%
24-29
5%
18-23
34%
12-17
45%
6-11
14%
30-36
1%
24-29
8%
18-23
41%
12-17
50%
30-36
2%
24-29
9%
18-23
47%
12-17
42%
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undergraduateRatios

37%

male

63%

female

1

teacher

13

students

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Not Selective

100%

acceptance rate

Accepted 872
Declined +
Total Received 872
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Public

2,500

undergraduate students

933

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

Not Reported

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Codes

SAT 4535
ACT 2646

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School Facts

Western New Mexico University, founded in 1893, is a public, multipurpose university. Its 80-acre campus is located in Silver City, in southwestern New Mexico, 100 miles from El Paso.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 3,433
Established in 1893
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by •  ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs)
•  CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation)
•  CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
•  HLC Higher Learning Commission
•  NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
•  NLN (National League for Nursing)

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Silver City, NM

80-acre campus in Silver City (population: 9,647). Served by air; major airport serves El Paso, TX (150 miles); bus and train serve Deming (50 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

Western New Mexico University
1000 West College Avenue
Silver City, NM 88061

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
18%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
40%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

composite english math
30-36
2%
24-29
5%
18-23
34%
12-17
45%
6-11
14%
30-36
1%
24-29
8%
18-23
41%
12-17
50%
30-36
2%
24-29
9%
18-23
47%
12-17
42%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $30
Common application accepted no
Application deadline August 5 (priority deadline)
School has early decision program no
School has early action program yes
Early action program application deadline rolling
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Recommended

Not Selective

100%

acceptance rate

Accepted 872
Declined +
Total Received 872

Admissions Factors

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

Andrew Lunt
Director of Admission and Recruitment
P: 800 872-9668, extension 6000
F: 575 538-6127
admissions@wnmu.edu

Financial Aid

1%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$10,780

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $7,094
Room $5,990
Board $4,380
Books & supplies $810
Total $18,274
Average Financial Aid - $10,780
Total with Avg. Aid $7,494

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $5,211,185
State $414,789
Institutional
Other external $235,783
Total $5,861,757

Non-need-based

Federal $28,670
State $661,118
Institutional $586,624
Other external $398,455
Total $1,674,867

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Institution's own financial aid form

Financial Aid Office

P: 505 538-6173
F: 505 538-6189
finaid@wnmu.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Debra Reyes
Interm Director of Financial Aid
debra.reyes@wnmu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
basketball
cross-country
football
golf
softball
tennis
volleyball
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Athletic Directors

Scott Noble (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Terra Dunlap (women's)
Assistant Athletic Director/swa
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA (Division II), Lone Star Conference
Mascot
Mustangs
School colors
Purple and Gold

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Art
Biology
Botany
Business Administration
Business Management
Cell/Molecular Biology
Chemical Dependency
Chemistry
Computer Technology
Counseling
Criminal Justice
E-Commerce/System Administration
Early Childhood Education
Educational Leadership
Electrical Technology
Elementary Education
English
Environmental Electrician
Environmental Sustainability
Financial Services
Fine Arts
Forest Wildlife Law Enforcement
Forest/Wildlife
General Business
General Science
Graphic Design
History
Human Services
Industrial Maintenance
Interdisciplinary Studies
Kinesiology
Liberal Studies
Marketing
Mathematics
Medical Technology
Nursing
Physical Education
Psychology
Reading
Rehabilitation Services
Science Education
Secondary Education
Social Science
Social Work
Sociology
Special Education
Teaching/Learning
Welding Technician
Zoology
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Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science
  • Technologies
  • Vocational Arts

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine

3,433

total students

75%

in-state

25%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

73%

2,500
students

Female
63%
1,578

Male
37%
922

27%

933
students

Female
77%
721

Male
23%
212

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

46%

1,151
students

Female
59%
669

Male
41%
482

54%

1,349
students

Female
68%
909

Male
32%
440

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Student Break-down

Transfer Admissions

100%

Transfer applicants accepted

46%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Winter: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Personal

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

85%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens
Countries most often represented Bolivia
Columvia
France
Ireland
Mexico
Peru
Special services offered for international applicants

International Student Contact

Brenda Diaz
Coordinator, Office of International Studies
505 538-6850
brenda.diaz@wnmu.edu

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