Western New Mexico University
Established in 1893, Western New Mexico University is a public institution based in Silver City, NM, a short drive from Tucson, Albuquerque, and El Paso. WNMU is an Hispanic-Serving Institution, as well as a member of the American Association of University Women. The campus has five buildings that are registered as culture properties, is home to a museum containing the biggest permanent collection of Mimbres pottery, and has its own movie theater that provides free screenings for students.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 12 |
Admitted Student Stats
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
3,378
Total Number of Undergrads
2,377
Classroom Sizes
0
100
15%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
25%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $7,868 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $14,354 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,940 |
| Books and Supplies | $1600 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
59%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
40%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,967
40%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,533
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,225
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
38%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,337
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,405
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$213
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
16
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
18%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Mustangs
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Lone Star Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Las Cruces
Albuquerque
Phoenix
Tucson
Los Angeles
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
75%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$35,800
What Students Are Saying
REALLY GOOD SCHOOL!!Every one is nice and willing to help. The professors are great and willing to help u out when needed.
Deeandra from Deming, NM
you have a lot of one on one time with professors.
it's a small school and everybody knows who you are.
it's a open school so you don't have to take the act or sat and your gpa doesn't matter.
it's a small school and everybody knows who you are.
it's a open school so you don't have to take the act or sat and your gpa doesn't matter.
Jessica from Deming, NM
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