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$7,856
per year
In-State Tuition
N/A
Acceptance Rate
32%
Graduation Rate
58%
Retention Rate
Western New Mexico University is an educational institution in Silver City, NM. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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36 of 36 CLEP exams accepted
Healthcare & Medicine
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Business & Finance
Education
Social Services & Nonprofit
Major: Substance Abuse Counseling
Technology & Computer Science
Arts & Communications
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
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Sports
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Men’s teams
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Women’s teams
Team Sports(4)
Football
Basketball
Softball
Volleyball
Individual Sports(4)
Tennis
Golf
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Cross Country
Application Requirements
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
First-time freshmen can earn four-year tuition and housing packages by GPA and test score, with separate tiers for New Mexico residents and out-of-state students. Apply by December 1.
New Mexico Resident Merit Package: Gold
AutomaticFull in-state tuition and fees for 15-18 credits per semester, plus a $2,000 per year housing scholarship for students in WNMU housing.
Renewable: Up to 7 more semesters with a 3.5 cumulative GPA and at least 15 credit hours each fall and spring.
Apply to WNMU by December 1; submit preliminary high school transcripts and ACT or SAT scores by March 1.
For first-time freshmen. Requires both the GPA and the ACT or SAT score. The FAFSA is required for WNMU scholarships.
New Mexico Resident Merit Package: Silver
AutomaticFull in-state tuition and fees for 15-18 credits per semester, plus a $1,500 per year housing scholarship for students in WNMU housing.
Renewable: Up to 7 more semesters with a 3.25 cumulative GPA and at least 15 credit hours each fall and spring.
Apply to WNMU by December 1; submit preliminary high school transcripts and ACT or SAT scores by March 1.
For first-time freshmen. Requires both the GPA and the ACT or SAT score. The FAFSA is required for WNMU scholarships.
New Mexico Resident Merit Package: Copper
AutomaticFull in-state tuition and fees for 15-18 credits per semester, plus a $1,000 per year housing scholarship for students in WNMU housing.
Renewable: Up to 7 more semesters with a 3.0 cumulative GPA and at least 15 credit hours each fall and spring.
Apply to WNMU by December 1; submit preliminary high school transcripts and ACT or SAT scores by March 1.
For first-time freshmen. Requires both the GPA and the ACT or SAT score. The FAFSA is required for WNMU scholarships.
Non-Resident Merit Package: Bell Tower
AutomaticFull tuition for 15-18 credits per semester, plus a $2,000 per year housing scholarship for students in WNMU housing.
Renewable: Up to 7 more semesters with a 3.5 cumulative GPA and at least 15 credit hours each fall and spring.
Apply to WNMU by December 1; submit preliminary high school transcripts and ACT or SAT scores by March 1.
For first-time freshmen. Requires both the GPA and the ACT or SAT score. The FAFSA is required for WNMU scholarships.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$8,381
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$39,095
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,000
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Silver City, New Mexico
Grant County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
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