C
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    C+
  2. Value
    C
  3. Diversity
    B+
  4. Campus
    C+
  5. Athletics
    B-
  6. Party Scene
    C+
  7. Professors
    B
  8. Location
    B
  9. Dorms
    C-
  10. Campus Food
    C+
  11. Student Life
    C+
  12. Safety
    A-
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Western New Mexico University is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Address
1000 W. College Ave
Silver City, NM 88061
Website
wnmu.edu
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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Scores Range
—
ACT Scores Range
—
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
—
High School GPA
—
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Test Scores and GPA for Western New Mexico University

Cost

Net Price
$10,994/ year
National
$15,431

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $10,961/ year
  • $30-48k
    $12,440/ year
  • $49-75k
    $12,923/ year
  • $76-110k
    $14,981/ year
  • $110k+
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Academics

Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
16:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
73%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.15 responses
53%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.15 responses
53%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.15 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Nursing
    52 Graduates
  • Welding
    50 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    44 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    38 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    37 Graduates
  • Psychology
    18 Graduates
  • Cosmetology
    16 Graduates
  • Kindergarten and Preschool Education
    15 Graduates
  • Medical Social Work
    13 Graduates
  • Occupational Therapy
    13 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,626Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
31%
Pell Grant
71%
Varsity Athletes
14%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 9 responses
Report
  • Unique
    56%
  • Opinionated
    33%
  • Not motivated
    11%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
—
Poll
87%
of students say they don't have Greek life.23 responses
Poll
62%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.26 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 14 responses
Report
  • Normal
    50%
  • Underfunded
    29%
  • Exceptional
    21%

After Western New Mexico University

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$31,200/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
21%
National
47%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
82%
National
83%
86%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.14 responses
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Western New Mexico University Reviews

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Starting college I was terrified, I mean, who wouldn't be? After my first year of college, I fell completely and totally in love with the campus, the students, most of my professors and I won't admit this out loud but even the town of little o' Silver City started to grow on me. My college experience has been one of the greatest experiences ever!
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Overall, I have had little to no conflict with my professors. As a normal student, I have had trouble with a couple course, but searched and got the help I needed thanks to the resources at my school!
I have had a great experience at this school. The professors care about your education and are willing to take time out of their schedule to help you. I would recommend this school to my friends and would choose this school all over again!