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Western New Mexico University campus

🇺🇸 USA · New Mexico

Western New Mexico University

  • Public
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
100%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹13,47,173Out-of-state
Students
2,026Undergraduates
Students per teacher
12Student to faculty

About

Western New Mexico University is a public university in Silver City, New Mexico, United States. It was founded in 1893.

Admissions planning estimate

96% baseline · Medium data confidence

Sensitivity range: 81%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Open-admission institution policy (IPEDS 2024); 96% is a planning prior conditional on eligibility, not an observed admit rate. Selective programmes may differ.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

Reported admit rate

100 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 1,501
Offered a place 1,501
Enrolled 536

35.7% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

What a year costs

₹24,59,327 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹13,47,173
  • Housing₹10,27,616
  • Books & supplies₹84,539
Sticker price ₹24,59,327
After aid (average) ₹8,00,488

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹7,37,930
Out-of-state ₹13,47,173

Average aid awarded: ₹12,66,955 a year.

Outcomes and support

58.1%
Retention
32.2%
Graduation
92%
Get financial aid
17%
From out of state

One teacher for every 12 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

Hispanic 56%
White 27.2%
Native American 4.8%
African American 3.7%
Multiracial 2.8%
Unknown 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

8 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Diploma
  • Transfer

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Botany/Plant Biologybachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciencesbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
Educational/Instructional Media Designbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Historybachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Physical Sciences, Generalbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Managementbachelor
Zoology/Animal Biologybachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate100%
Total Applicants1501
Admitted Applicants1501
Enrolled Applicants536
Application Fee₹2,818
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementNot required
GPA RequirementNot required
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹7,37,930
Out-of-State Tuition₹13,47,173
Average Housing Cost₹10,27,616
Books & Supplies₹84,539
Average Net Price₹8,00,488
Students Receiving Aid92%
Average Aid Awarded₹12,66,955
Out-of-State Students17%

Student Body Diversity

African American3.7%
Asian0.44%
Hispanic56.02%
White27.15%
Multiracial2.81%
Native American4.84%
Pacific Islander0.39%
International3.75%
Unknown Race0.89%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate32.23%
Retention Rate58.05%
Student/Faculty Ratio12:1
Total Undergraduates2026

Contact

Street Address1000 W College Ave
ZIP Code88061
Phone(575) 538-6000
Websitehttps://www.wnmu.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/