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Western New Mexico University

1000 W. College Ave, Silver City, NM 88061

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Western New Mexico University School Description

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Located in Silver City, New Mexico, Western New Mexico University has served the people of the state of New Mexico and its surrounding areas as a comprehensive, regional, rural, public coeducational university since 1893 and caters to a student body diverse in age, culture, language and ethnic background.

WNMU offers more than 70 areas of study. Ten master degrees, 41 baccalauereate degrees, and 18 associate degrees and certificate programs are available. Fields of study include accounting, criminal justice, education, nursing, occupational therapy, and zoology.
Interdisciplinary degrees are offered to students who choose to emphasize their studies in two disciplines.

A growing list of courses and degree offerings are offered through the Extended University for online students. Students from anywhere in the world can earn degrees exclusively online including the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, and Bachelor of Arts in Rehabiliation Services degrees. More than 100 courses are offered online each semester.

WNMU is located in the mountain community of Silver City, population 10,000, which serves as the marketing financial center for a vast four-county area extending west to Arizona and south to Mexico. The Gila National Forest provides opportunities for camping, backpacking, hunting, and fishing. Annual community activities include the Wild West Pro Rodeo, the Blues Festival, and the Tour of the Gila.

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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 nascent board of regents accepted of land situated on a hillside overlooking the town donated by its own John W. Fleming. 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 has over 2000 undergraduates. WNMU operates a noncompetitive admissions policy, accepting almost 100% of students who apply.

In addition to its Silver City location, WNMU's Gallup Graduate Studies Center serves the diverse needs of northwestern New Mexico and northeastern Arizona. Located in Gallup, NM, the center offers Master of Arts programs in Counseling and Educational Leadership, as well as Master of Arts in Teaching programs in Elementary, Secondary and Special Education. Courses leading to teaching endorsements in Bilingual Education and TESOL, as well as New Mexico Alternative Teaching Licensure in Elementary, Secondary and Special education are also available. - Gallup Graduate Studies Center

Well known for its School of Education, other areas of interest include Occupational Therapy, Business Management, Nursing, and Social Work.

WNMU also supports learning centers in Deming, Truth or Consequences, and Lordsburg, New Mexico.

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

The University has received numerous awards for excellence. In 2003 WNMU was the first 4-year university in the sate to be recognized by Quality New Mexico with its highest honor, the Zia Award. The Best Practice Award was received by WNMU's School of Education in 2005. In 2006 the Silver City Chamber of Commerce awarded WNMU its Large Business of the Year Award. Two years later, WNMU received the 2008 Pinon Award, and the 2008 Companero Award. In 2009, the Department of Institutional Advancement received the Pinon Award from Quality New Mexico.

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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:
2,181
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
69%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$11,887
Students Receiving Aid:
81%
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Admissions

Selectivity:
Open Admissions
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Western New Mexico University Degree Programs

Associates Degree Programs

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Bachelors Degree Programs

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Masters Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Western New Mexico University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 69%
Part-Time 31%
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic 42%
Caucasian 40%
Other 15%
African-American 3%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 90%
Out-of-State 10%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
New Mexico 90%
Arizona 3%
Texas 2%
Hawaii 0%
California 0%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 21%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference)
Basketball (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference)
Baseball (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference)
Track (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference)

Western New Mexico University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 3,223 $ 11,887  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 2,376 $ 11,040  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 847 $ 847  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,150 60%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,194 12%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 1,364 37%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,469 38%  
Any Aid:
   81%  

Western New Mexico University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 100% (Open Admissions)

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