Western New Mexico University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4554 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1261 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1186 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 12 | In New Mexico |
| #3445 of 4,476 | For Anthropology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 2,629
- Graduates
- 902
- Male:Female Ratio
- 32:68
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- wnmu.edu
Western New Mexico University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Western New Mexico University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
786 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,131 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Western New Mexico University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 1778 (52%) |
|---|---|
| White | 997 (29%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 254 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 125 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 111 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 89 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 40 (1%) |
| Asian | 24 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 11 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $12,666
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,914 | $3,958 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,914 | $3,958 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $11,400 | $8,730 |
| Fee in-district | $2,942 | $2,207 |
| Fee in-state | $2,954 | $2,207 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,942 | $2,207 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 360 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,078 |
| Room charge | $5,990 |
| Meal charge | $5,088 |
Western New Mexico University majors
Western New Mexico University has granted 285 bachelor's degrees across 28 programs and 307 master's across 12 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Western New Mexico University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 35 | 180 | |
| General Studies | 84 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 33 | 11 | 17 |
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 25 | 32 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 38 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 21 | 15 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 10 | 18 | |
| Psychology, General | 27 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 21 | 3 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 20 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 20 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 16 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 15 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 8 | 7 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 11 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 11 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 7 | 3 | |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 9 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | 4 | |
| Welding Technology & Welder | 8 | ||
| History, General | 5 | 2 | |
| Zoology & Animal Biology | 7 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Rehabilitation Science | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | ||
| Accounting | 3 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Human Services, General | 3 | ||
| Sociology, General | 3 | ||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 3 | ||
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 2 | ||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 2 | ||
| Education, General | 2 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 1 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 178 | 285 | 307 |
Western New Mexico University has a graduation rate of 32%, which is among the 12% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 32% | 32% | 33% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Western New Mexico University has published 380 scientific papers with 4,535 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Biology, Psychology, Medicine, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 13 | 14 |
| 1994 | 9 | 17 |
| 1995 | 11 | 20 |
| 1996 | 11 | 12 |
| 1997 | 11 | 14 |
| 1998 | 6 | 19 |
| 1999 | 7 | 22 |
| 2000 | 10 | 37 |
| 2001 | 9 | 33 |
| 2002 | 3 | 13 |
| 2003 | 12 | 35 |
| 2004 | 8 | 33 |
| 2005 | 5 | 35 |
| 2006 | 6 | 61 |
| 2007 | 7 | 63 |
| 2008 | 4 | 57 |
| 2009 | 8 | 101 |
| 2010 | 7 | 106 |
| 2011 | 10 | 131 |
| 2012 | 8 | 148 |
| 2013 | 7 | 152 |
| 2014 | 10 | 176 |
| 2015 | 12 | 157 |
| 2016 | 12 | 179 |
| 2017 | 9 | 191 |
| 2018 | 15 | 184 |
| 2019 | 12 | 199 |
| 2020 | 20 | 250 |
| 2021 | 13 | 305 |
| 2022 | 15 | 318 |
| 2023 | 15 | 450 |
| 2024 | 9 | 432 |
| 2025 | 10 | 460 |
Notable alumni
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Tammie Jo Shults
- Occupations
- flight instructorfighter pilotaircraft pilot
- Biography
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Tammie Jo Shults is an American retired airline captain, former naval aviator, and author. She was one of the first female fighter pilots to serve in the United States Navy. Following her active duty service, she became a pilot for Southwest Airlines until her retirement in 2020.
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Howie Morales
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Henry C. "Howie" Morales is an American politician and educator serving as the 30th lieutenant governor of New Mexico. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the New Mexico State Senator from the 28th district, which includes Catron County, Grant County and Socorro County, from 2008 until 2019.
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Jerry D. Thompson
- Occupations
- historianwriter
- Biography
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Jerry Don Thompson is Regents Piper Professor of History at Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas. He is a prolific author of books on a variety of related topics, specializing in the American Civil War, the history of the Southwestern United States, and Texas history. According to WorldCat, two of his books are available from more than six hundred major libraries worldwide – Confederate General of the West: Henry Hopkins Sibley, and Civil War in the Southwest: Recollections of the Sibley Brigade.
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Rod Windsor
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Rodrickus Windsor is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the Arena Football League (AFL). He played college football for the Western New Mexico Mustangs.
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Georgia Lee Lusk
- Enrolled in Western New Mexico University
- In 1914 studied education
- Occupations
- teachersupervisoreducatorState Superintendent of Public Instructiondirector
- Biography
-
Georgia Lee Witt Lusk was the first female U.S. Congressional representative from New Mexico, an educator, and a devoted public servant.
General info
| Alternative names | WNMU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1893 |
| Motto | A University Worth Discovering |
| Colors | royal purple, vegas gold |
| Academic calendar | July to June. Also Summer Session (June - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 470 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1000 W. College Ave Silver City, New Mexico, 88061 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 10,000 |
| Phone | 5055386336 |