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Western New Mexico University
- 1000 W. College Ave
- Silver City, NM 88061
- OPEID College Code: 00266400
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- General Phone: (505) 538-6336
- President: Dr John Counts
- Website: www.wnmu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 2,697
- College Mascot: Mustangs
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.wnmu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 71%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 30% | 62% | 19% | 36% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,335 | $2,831 | $1,326 | $1,152 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.8% | 3.4% | 2.2% |
| Number in Default | 10 | 16 | 9 |
| Number in Repayment | 543 | 465 | 395 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,223 | $3,065 | $2,863 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $11,887 | $11,321 | $10,423 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,050 | $6,710 | $6,110 |
| Other Expenses | $3,650 | $3,490 | $3,340 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,400 | $5,000 | $4,500 |
| Other Expenses | $3,650 | $3,490 | $3,340 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,250 | $3,490 | $3,000 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,923 | $14,265 | $13,313 |
| Out of State | $23,587 | $22,521 | $20,873 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,273 | $12,555 | $11,703 |
| Out of State | $21,937 | $20,811 | $19,263 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,473 | $7,215 | $6,863 |
| Out of State | $16,137 | $15,471 | $14,423 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,697 Undergraduate: 2,219 Graduate: 478
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 956 Female: 1,741
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 823 Female: 1,396
- Graduate Gender Male: 133 Female: 345
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,446 Part-Time: 1,251
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,363 Part-Time: 856
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 83 Part-Time: 395
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 44 | 2% |
| American Indian | 88 | 3% |
| Black | 90 | 3% |
| Asian | 28 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1,129 | 42% |
| White | 1,093 | 41% |
| Unknown | 225 | 8% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 314 | 12% |
| Ages 18-19 | 347 | 13% |
| Ages 20-21 | 291 | 11% |
| Ages 22-24 | 398 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 324 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 260 | 10% |
| Ages 35-39 | 214 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 310 | 11% |
| Ages 50-65 | 211 | 8% |
| Age Over 65 | 28 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 547 | 358 | 189 |
| Faculty Status | 220 | 102 | 118 |
| Tenured Faculty | 44 | 44 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 18 | - | 18 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 250 | 120 | 130 |
| Primarily Instruction | 20 | 20 | - |
| Primarily Public Service | 18 | 18 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 37 | 35 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 106 | 82 | 24 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 154 | 121 | 33 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 84 | 59 | 25 |
| Skilled Crafts | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 36 | 35 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,053 (97) | $48,782 (46) | $51,200 (51) |
| Professor | $54,058 (35) | $54,708 (16) | $53,510 (19) |
| Associate Professor | $51,581 (22) | $49,788 (9) | $52,823 (13) |
| Assistant Professor | $46,965 (34) | $44,659 (19) | $49,887 (15) |
| Instructor | $38,591 (6) | $36,024 (2) | $39,875 (4) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,111 (5) | $47,000 (1) | $58,389 (4) |
| Professor | $72,273 (1) | - (-) | $72,273 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $56,178 (2) | - (-) | $56,178 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,964 (2) | $47,000 (1) | $48,928 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,850 (102) | $48,563 (47) | $50,951 (55) |
| Professor | $54,199 (36) | $54,708 (16) | $53,792 (20) |
| Associate Professor | $51,113 (24) | $49,788 (9) | $51,908 (15) |
| Assistant Professor | $46,536 (36) | $44,349 (20) | $49,271 (16) |
| Instructor | $38,591 (6) | $36,024 (2) | $39,875 (4) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $821,128 | $489,448 | $331,680 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 60% | 40% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 215 | 145 | 70 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 214 | 145 | 69 |
| Basketball | 28 | 15 | 13 |
| Football | 101 | 101 | - |
| Golf | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Tennis | 20 | 11 | 9 |
| Cross Country | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $28,000 | $27,000 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $12,300 | $6,800 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 25 | 15 | 10 |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
| Golf | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Cross Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 48%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 14%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 22% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 19% |
| Female | 25% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 33% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | - |
| Asian | 33% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| White | 34% |
| Unknown | 17% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 4% |
| 5 Years | 8% |
| 6 Years | 11% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 1 | - |
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