Western New Mexico University

#1143 in Best Colleges in America

SILVER CITY, NM · 4 Year ·

3.6

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1000 W COLLEGE AVE SILVER CITY, NM 88061

Hispanic-Serving Institution
Large Online Program
Public College
SAT/ACT Optional

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Rankings Majors Admissions Costs Students

Rankings

24 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America

Colleges with the Best Professors in America 224 of 1,527
Best College Dorms in America 334 of 1,363
Best College Food in America 406 of 1,361

Academics

B minus

Overall Grade

B minus

Academics

B minus

Value

B+

Diversity

Campus

Athletics

Party Scene

A minus

Professors

B minus

Location

B+

Dorms

B+

Campus Food

Student Life

Safety

Popular Majors

#1Electrical Engineering Technician

44 Graduates

#2Business

39 Graduates

#3Welding

39 Graduates

#4Social Work and Youth Services

29 Graduates

#5Criminal Justice and Safety Studies

26 Graduates

#6Liberal Arts and Humanities

24 Graduates

#7Kindergarten and Preschool Education

23 Graduates

#8Nursing

21 Graduates

#9Cellular Biology

16 Graduates

#10Rehabilitation and Therapy

13 Graduates

Admissions

100%

Acceptance Rate

Application Website

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Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

SAT Range

$30

ACT Range

Considered but not required

Application Fee

SAT/ACT

High School GPA

Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

$13,483

Annual Cost

Average Total Aid Awarded

$8,213

Students Receiving Financial Aid

96%

National Average Cost

$15,523

After College

$30,900

Median Earnings

Graduation Rate

29%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

81%

National Average Earnings

$33,028

Students

1,067

Full-Time Enrollment

Full-Time Enrollment

1,067 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

915

Undergrads Over 25

39%

Pell Grant

52%

Varsity Athletes

20%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

Student Faculty Ratio

10:1

Evening Degree Programs

Athletic Conference

Lone Star Conference

Athletic Division

NCAA Division II (with football)