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Western New Mexico University

Western New Mexico University is a small, public institution located in Silver City, nm. Western New Mexico University offers undergraduate degrees in 86 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 1,782 undergraduates
cost $7,657 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

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Acceptance rate N/A
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Western New Mexico University is known for one of its top majors: Social Work. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Other
Engineering and Technology
Education and Teaching
Law and Legal Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management

Popular majors

Social Work
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Precision Metal Working
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $7,657
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,940
Books & supplies $1,600
Other expenses $4,288
Cost of attendance* $24,485
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $24,485 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $14,287
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,940
Books & supplies $1,600
Other expenses $4,288
Cost of attendance* $31,115
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $31,115 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Western New Mexico University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,782, with gender binary students split 32% male and 68% female.

Total enrollment

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Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
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African American %
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Hispanic American %
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Asian %
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Native American %
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Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
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Multiracial %
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Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 1000 W. College Ave, Silver City, NM 88061
phone N/A
address www.wnmu.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Western New Mexico University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Western New Mexico University?

Western New Mexico University is located in Silver City, nm.

What is the acceptance rate at Western New Mexico University? 

The acceptance rate for Western New Mexico University is N/A.

What’s the average GPA for Western New Mexico University?

The average high school GPA for Western New Mexico University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Western New Mexico University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Western New Mexico University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $97,940.

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