Western New Mexico University Rankings
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #4335 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1222 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1148 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 12 | In New Mexico |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 1,874
- Graduates
- 1,022
- Male:Female Ratio
- 29:71
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- wnmu.edu
Western New Mexico University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
1,009 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,534 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 by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 1316 (46%) |
|---|---|
| White | 925 (33%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 254 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 156 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 57 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 54 (2%) |
| Asian | 47 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 17 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 10 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
- Average aid awarded
- $5,710
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,417 | $3,558 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,417 | $3,558 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $11,400 | $8,730 |
| Fee in-district | $2,157 | $1,618 |
| Fee in-state | $2,157 | $1,618 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,157 | $1,618 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 382 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,280 |
| Room charge | $5,900 |
| Meal charge | $4,380 |
Western New Mexico University Majors
| Major | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 25 | 139 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 19 | 35 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 16 | 10 | 18 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 11 | 30 | |
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 13 | 14 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 24 | ||
| Psychology, General | 21 | ||
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 20 | ||
| Rehabilitation Science | 18 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 14 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 13 | ||
| General Studies | 11 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 10 | ||
| Welding Technology & Welder | 10 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 9 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | 8 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 8 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 | 6 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 8 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 7 | ||
| Sociology, General | 6 | ||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 5 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Accounting | 4 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | 3 | |
| Human Services, General | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Education, General | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 2 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 1 | ||
| E-Commerce & Electronic Commerce | 1 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 1 | ||
| Zoology & Animal Biology | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 74 | 251 | 250 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 28% | 27% | 29% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 8 |
| 1992 | 5 | 9 |
| 1993 | 7 | 7 |
| 1994 | 7 | 10 |
| 1995 | 9 | 7 |
| 1996 | 9 | 8 |
| 1997 | 7 | 10 |
| 1998 | 6 | 19 |
| 1999 | 3 | 16 |
| 2000 | 3 | 20 |
| 2001 | 5 | 21 |
| 2002 | 1 | 10 |
| 2003 | 10 | 21 |
| 2004 | 3 | 28 |
| 2005 | 3 | 33 |
| 2006 | 5 | 55 |
| 2007 | 3 | 79 |
| 2008 | 2 | 65 |
| 2009 | 3 | 96 |
| 2010 | 4 | 138 |
| 2011 | 3 | 178 |
| 2012 | 6 | 188 |
| 2013 | 8 | 213 |
| 2014 | 7 | 221 |
| 2015 | 8 | 203 |
| 2016 | 11 | 160 |
| 2017 | 9 | 226 |
| 2018 | 13 | 161 |
| 2019 | 8 | 182 |
| 2020 | 13 | 278 |
| 2021 | 8 | 295 |
Notable alumni
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Tammie Jo Shults
- Occupations
- aircraft pilotfighter pilotflight instructor
- Biography
-
Tammie Jo Shults is an American retired commercial airline captain, author, and former naval aviator. Known for being one of the first female fighter pilots to serve in the United States Navy, following active duty she became a pilot for Southwest Airlines. She retired from Southwest Airlines in 2020.
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Howie Morales
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
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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Rod Windsor
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Rodrickus Windsor is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Western New Mexico University.
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Jerry D. Thompson
- Occupations
- writerhistorian
- Biography
-
Jerry Don Thompson is Regents 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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Georgia Lee Lusk
- Enrolled in Western New Mexico University
- In 1914 studied education
- Occupations
- politicianteacherState Superintendent of Public Instructiondirectorsupervisor
- Biography
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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 | 394 |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and Contacts
| Address | 1000 W. College Ave Silver City, New Mexico, 88061 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 10,000 |
| Phone | 5055386336 |
| Fax | +1 (505) 538 6278 |