
Established in 1893, Western New Mexico University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium-sized town of Silver City (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), New Mexico. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, Western New Mexico University (WNMU) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Western New Mexico University (WNMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This higher education institution does not have a selective admission policy. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.