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Western New Mexico University Teaching Programs

Western New Mexico University is a public institution located in Silver City, NM. A Remote Town offers a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Western New Mexico University?

Contact information for Western New Mexico University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1000 W. College Ave, Silver City, NM 88061
Phone:	5055386336
Website:	wnmu.edu/
Admissions:	admissions.wnmu.edu/
Financial Aid:	financialaid.wnmu.edu/

How Do I Get Into Western New Mexico University?

You can apply to Western New Mexico University online at: wnmu.edu/applynow

How Hard Is It To Get Into Western New Mexico University?

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Can I Afford Western New Mexico University?

The average net price after aid at Western New Mexico University is $7,912. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$4,914
In-State Fees	$2,941
Out-of-State Tuition	$11,400
Out-of-State Fees	$2,941
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$7,855
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$14,341

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 12% of students at Western New Mexico University receive some form of financial aid (316 students).

Approximately 68% of students at Western New Mexico University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $13,441 per student.

43% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,328.

Student Loan Debt

22% of Western New Mexico University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,236 per year.

Western New Mexico University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,143 students enrolled at Western New Mexico University. Western New Mexico University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,935 undergraduate students at Western New Mexico University, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Western New Mexico University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	9
Black or African American	59
Hispanic	1,031
White	468
American Indian/Alaska Native	83
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	46
Non-Resident	58

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Western New Mexico University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
New Mexico	278
Arizona	44
Texas	12
California	10
Colorado	2

Additionally, approximately 3.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Western New Mexico University Graduate Student Diversity

968 of Western New Mexico University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Western New Mexico University, approximately 24% are male and 76% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Western New Mexico University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	11
Black or African American	47
Hispanic	404
White	386
American Indian/Alaska Native	30
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	28
Non-Resident	33

Online Learning at Western New Mexico University

Western New Mexico University provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

753 undergraduate students at Western New Mexico University took at least one online class — of those, 1,466 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 33 students took at least one online class and 665 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Western New Mexico University

The following teaching programs are offered at Western New Mexico University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	61	49	—	178
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	15	—	23
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	20	—	20
Special Education and Teaching	7	3	—	16
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	1	6	—	7
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	—	—	—	6
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education	—	—	—	3
Education, General	2	—	—	2
Educational/Instructional Media Design	—	—	—	1

Academic Programs at Western New Mexico University

Western New Mexico University offers 19 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Western New Mexico University has an open admission policy: Yes. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.