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Western New Mexico University, also referred to as WNMU, is located in Silver City, New Mexico, United States. It was founded in the year 1893 and known as the New Mexico Normal School. Classes started in 1894. Students of WNMU are offered degrees in different areas of study including applied technology, nursing, natural sciences, and social sciences. The university's academic divisions are:
Western New Mexico University's athletic teams are known as the Mustangs. The women's teams participate in cross country, basketball, softball, tennis, golf, and volleyball. The men's teams compete in cross country, basketball, golf, tennis, and football.
The campus of Western New Mexico University is in Silver City, NM, which is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Western New Mexico University include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Western New Mexico University is known for its programs in education and teaching, security and law enforcement, and mechanics and repair.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007, Western New Mexico University had 2,697 students enrolled (1,934 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at Western New Mexico University are 40 years old or older.
The school offers students meal plans. Western New Mexico University values student athletics, and belongs to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Western New Mexico University
1000 W. College Ave
Silver City, NM 88061
General Phone: (505) 538-6336
http://www.wnmu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 143 | elementary school teaching, school counseling, secondary teaching, special ed, kindergarten/preschool teaching, educational administration, education, technical teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 48 | business management, accounting, operations management, MIS, electronic commerce, banking |
| Liberal Arts | 46 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies, English, history, Spanish language, sociology, social services |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 29 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 21 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 15 | occupational therapy, health and physical education, rehabilitation, athletic trainer |
| Family And Social Work | 14 | social work, public administration |
| Mechanics And Repair | 13 | computer repair, automobile mechanics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 8 | psychology, substance abuse counseling |
| Science | 6 | physical sciences, zoology, botany, call and molecular biology, biology, chemistry |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | drafting, electronics tech, construction engineering tech |
| Office And Administration | 3 | administrative assistant |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | wildlife management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer and info science |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 1 | commercial art |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
| Production Trades | 0 | welding |
| Music | 0 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Western New Mexico University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 153 | 39 |
| Master's degree | 108 | 8 |
| Associate's degree | 84 | 17 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 13 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 9 |
In 2007, Western New Mexico University had a total enrollment of 2,697 students (1,934 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 39% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 43% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 4% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 48 % |
| Part-Time | 14 % |
Western New Mexico University offers campus housing for 401 of its 1,934 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Silver City, New Mexico for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Mexico Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,223 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,887 |
| Room and board | $ 7,050 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,650 |
Financial Aid:
Western New Mexico University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 266400)
Western New Mexico University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 20 | 24 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 22 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $58,389 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $54,708 | 19 | $53,510 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $49,788 | 13 | $52,823 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $44,659 | 15 | $49,887 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $39,875 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 46 | $48,782 | 51 | $51,200 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| Track | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 97 | 56 | 153 |
| Football | 66 | 0 | 66 |
| Basketball | 12 | 9 | 21 |
| Track | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| All Other Sports | 15 | 43 | 58 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Technical Teacher Education
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
Zoology/Animal Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Western New Mexico University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (for open-admission colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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