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Western New Mexico University

Silver City, New Mexico•Public

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Western New Mexico University sits near the 3.3 million-acre Gila National Forest and overlooks the historic town of Silver City, New Mexico, founded by miners, Hispanics and pioneers and now inclusive of artists and ranchers. As New Mexico’s public Applied Liberal Arts and Sciences university and one of the nation's founding Hispanic Serving Institutions, WNMU is preparing graduates with the skills, knowledge and courage to face the future’s challenges with confidence.

Your chances

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Acceptance rate

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Public school in New Mexico with 2,600 total undergraduate students
Rural
Southwest
Commuter college
On campus housing
Lone Star Conference
wnmu.edu
1000 W. College Ave, Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 538-6336

Admissions

admissions.wnmu.edu

Cost & scholarships

Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$10,321
Out-of-state
$13,564

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Applications

How to apply

Doesn’t accept Common App
Test optional
Rec letters not used
Doesn’t consider class rank
TOEFL required (international applicants)
Policies can change. Please confirm by looking at this school’s website.

Students

Student diversity
Diverse
Admission policy
Co-ed
International students
2%

Enrolled breakdown by gender

Women: 66%
Men: 34%

Race & ethnicity diversity

Among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander
2%
Black
5%
Hispanic
49%
Native American
4%
Other
11%
White
30%

Academics

Student faculty ratio
18:1
Calendar system
Semester

Special academic offering

Study abroad

Credit for AP exams

Offers graduate degree

Academic and career counseling

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