Campus & Student Life at Western New Mexico University

Home to about 1,874 undergraduates in 2020, Western New Mexico University is a small, public university located in Silver City, New Mexico. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Western New Mexico University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Western New Mexico University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Western New Mexico University Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 9.0% of the student population at Western New Mexico University. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Western New Mexico University Disability Services.

Western New Mexico University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Western New Mexico University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our Western New Mexico University for Veterans Guide.

Western New Mexico University offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, Western New Mexico University does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Western New Mexico University

Western New Mexico University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Western New Mexico University

Western New Mexico University has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,874 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,039 (55.4%). Part-time attendance was 835 (44.6%).

Western New Mexico University is Ranked #1,475 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Western New Mexico University is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Western New Mexico University #1475 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Western New Mexico University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Western New Mexico University Diversity Guide.

Western New Mexico University Competes in the NCAA

Western New Mexico University has a total of 198 student athletes, 133 men and 65 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Western New Mexico University Athletics