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Western New Mexico University

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Western New Mexico University is a university located in Silver City, New Mexico.

History

Founded in the Territory of New Mexico on February 11, 1893 as the New Mexico Normal School, the school began to offer classes on September 3, 1894 in a rented Presbyterian church. On June 2, 1893, the nacent board of regents accepted 20 acres of land situated on a hillside overlooking the town donated by its own John W. Flemming. In November 1896, the school's first permanent building, Old Main, was dedicated and within twenty years enrollment had reached nearly 500 students.

Academics

Today WNMU has over 70 majors and 1,857 undergraduates. WNMU operates a noncompetitive admissions policy, accepting almost 100% of students who apply. WNMU has a branch in Gallup, NM focused on meeting the diverse needs of Nortwest New Mexico and Northeast Arizona. Gallup Graduate Studies Center offers the following programs: Masters of Arts in Teaching Elementary or Secondary, Masters of Arts in Teaching Special Education, Masters in Counseling, Masters in Educational Leadership, Masters of Arts in Bilinugal Education or Teaching English as a Second Language. - Gallup Graduate Studies Center

WNMU also has branches in Deming and Truth or Consequences. Known for its School of Education, other areas of interest include Occupational Therapy, Business Management, Nursing, and Social Work.

WNMU has been recognized with the 2003 Zia Award, the first four-year university in the state to receive the award, the 2005 Best Practice Award for the School of Education, the 2006 Chamber of Commerce Large Business of the Year Award, the 2008 Pinon Award, and the 2008 Companero Award.

Over 100 courses are offered online. Two bachelor degrees, in Criminal Justice and Occupational Therapy, can be obtained exclusively through online classes. A newly designed E-Commerce Degree is available.

Athletics

Athletics teams are nicknamed the Mustangs and compete in several sports such as college football, volleyball, tennis, softball, basketball, cross country, and golf. After several years as an NCAA Division II Independent, the Mustangs returned to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference in the fall of 2006.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Mustangs

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
2,346
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
69%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 10,423
Students Receiving Aid:
84%
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Admissions

Selectivity:
Open Admissions
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 69%
Part-Time 31%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 43%
Hispanic 40%
Other 15%
African-American 2%
Asian 0%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 78%
Out-of-State 22%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
New Mexico 78%
Arizona 9%
Texas 5%
California 1%
Colorado 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 21%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Independent Southwest Region)
Basketball (Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference)
Track (Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 2,863 $ 10,423  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 2,064 $ 9,624  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 799 $ 799  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,997 72%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 1,600 8%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 1,252 23%  
Student Loans:
$ 2,917 31%  
Any Aid:
  84%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 100% (Open Admissions)

Degree Programs at Western New Mexico University

Associate's Level Majors
Bachelor's Level Majors

Certificate Programs at Western New Mexico University

Career Education Majors

Photos

  • Official Seal of Western New Mexico University
    Official Seal of Western New Mexico University [source]
  • Sculpture
    Sculpture [source]
  • Paint the W
    Paint the W [source]
  • WNMU Mustangs
    WNMU Mustangs [source]
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