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Western New Mexico University

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#4381 / #1145
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
Public university in Silver City, New Mexico, U.S.

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About Western New Mexico University

According to Wikipedia, Western New Mexico University is a public university in Silver City, New Mexico. It was founded in 1893. History Founded in the Territory of New Mexico on February 11, 1893 as the New Mexico Normal School, the school began to offer classes on September 3, 1894, in a rented Presbyterian church. On June 2, 1893, the nascent board of regents accepted of Town of Silver City land situated on a hillside overlooking the town donated by Regent, and Mayor Town of Silver City, Colonel John W. Fleming. In November 1896, the school's first permanent building, Old Main, was dedicated, and within twenty years enrollment had reached nearly 500 students.

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Western New Mexico University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Graduation Rate
29%

How Much Does Western New Mexico University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)Fees (in-state)
$4,417$2,140

How Much Do Western New Mexico University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Western New Mexico University, then you can expect to earn an average of $35,800 per year. You also have a 79% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Western New Mexico University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
2,1081,428680

Where is Western New Mexico University?

Western New Mexico University is located at 1000 W. College Ave, Silver City NM 88061

How Safe is Western New Mexico University?

Western New Mexico University has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Western New Mexico University Known For?

Western New Mexico University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Western New Mexico University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Social Work
#577
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#578
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#246
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Criminal Justice
#816
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#820
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#442
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criminal-justice Degrees
Nursing
#1376
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#1376
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#517
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nursing Degrees
Sociology
#1967
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#1975
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#575
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sociology Degrees
Chemistry
#3317
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#3330
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#725
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chemistry Degrees
Biology
#3315
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#3343
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#768
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biology Degrees
Psychology
#2045
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#2056
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#790
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psychology Degrees
Education
#3583
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#3591
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#834
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education Degrees
Business
#3593
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#3594
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#958
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business Degrees
History
#4151
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#4164
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#1286
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history Degrees
Political Science
#5601
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#5612
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#1321
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political-science Degrees
Medical
#4693
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#4695
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#1394
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medicine Degrees
Literature
#6824
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#6850
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#2177
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literature Degrees
Mathematics
#7980
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#8001
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#2231
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math Degrees

Who Are Western New Mexico University's Most Influential Alumni?

Jerry D. Thompson
Jerry D. Thompson
An American historian and professor.
Ken Brewer
An American poet, scholar.

Who Are Western New Mexico University's Most Influential Faculty?

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