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Western New Mexico University
Western New Mexico University
SILVER CITY, NM . 4 Year 3.6
#1143 in Best Colleges in America
1000 W COLLEGE AVE SILVER CITY, NM 88061

Overview

Western New Mexico University is a public university located in Silver City, New Mexico, USA, founded in 1893. It offers more than 70 majors, covering associate, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as a complete online learning system, small class teaching, and emphasis on teacher-student interaction.

Rankings

  • 224

    #224 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America

  • 2

    #2 24 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America

  • 334

    #334 in Best College Dorms 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 Academics
  • B Value
  • B+Diversity
  • BCampus
  • BAthletics
  • BParty Scene
  • A Professors
  • B Location
  • B+Dorms
  • B+Campus Food
  • BStudent Life
  • ASafety

Majors

  • Electrical Engineering Technician
    44 Graduates
  • Business
    39 Graduates
  • Welding
    39 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    29 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    26 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    24 Graduates
  • Kindergarten and Preschool Education
    23 Graduates
  • Nursing
    21 Graduates
  • Cellular Biology
    16 Graduates
  • Rehabilitation and Therapy
    13 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    $30
  • ACT Range
    Considered but not required
  • SAT/ACT
  • High School GPA
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $8,213
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    96%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    29%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    81%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,067 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    915
  • Undergrads Over 25
    39%
  • Pell Grant
    52%
  • Varsity Athletes
    20%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    10:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Lone Star Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)

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