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Colleges / Western New Mexico University

Western New Mexico University

Silver City, NM 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate100%

Western New Mexico University Admissions

It is not competitive to get into Western New Mexico University. Out of 872 applications received in 2023, 872 students were offered admission.

If you want to apply to Western New Mexico University, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 8/12 and the fee for the application costs $30.

Western New Mexico University Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Western New Mexico University's admissions stats.

Western New Mexico University 2023 Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA 2.5
Admissions Test Policy Not optional
Waitlist No

Western New Mexico University Application Deadlines

Check with Western New Mexico University directly for more info on application deadlines.


Considering Applying Early to Western New Mexico University?


Western New Mexico University may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with Western New Mexico University directly for more information about early applications.

➡️ Discover a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.


More on Western New Mexico University Admissions


For applicants who are non-residents, getting into Western New Mexico University is not competitive.

Transferring to Western New Mexico University

Transfer student admissions is not competitive.

For Students Waitlisted to Western New Mexico University

Western New Mexico University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Western New Mexico University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Western New Mexico University

What does Western New Mexico University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor Level
Standardized Test Scores Considered
State Residency Considered
Academic GPA Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record Considered

Make sure to check with Western New Mexico University for more information on admission factors.

Western New Mexico University Application Requirements

To apply to Western New Mexico University, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Western New Mexico University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area Required Recommended Required for Some Details (If Any)
Transcript of High School Record

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Western New Mexico University?

Students admitted to Western New Mexico University have an average unweighted GPA of 2.5.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Western New Mexico University does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Western New Mexico University

For transfer students, it is not competitive to get admitted to Western New Mexico University.

Transfer students can enroll in Western New Mexico University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term


Western New Mexico University Admissions FAQs


Can I defer my acceptance to Western New Mexico University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Western New Mexico University.

Does Western New Mexico University accept transfer credits?

✅ Western New Mexico University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Western New Mexico University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Western New Mexico University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Western New Mexico University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Western New Mexico University?

✅ Western New Mexico University is not test optional.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Western New Mexico University?

🟨 Western New Mexico University may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

Want To Learn More About Western New Mexico University?

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Western New Mexico University Admissions Requirements

Admission Difficulty

Open Admission

100%

How hard is it to get into Western New Mexico University? Western New Mexico University is a open admission institution. The Western New Mexico University acceptance rate is 100%. This means that the institution accepts 100 out of every 100 applicants.

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Western New Mexico University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Aug 12

Transfer Applications are Due

Not available

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Western New Mexico University is Aug 12.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Western New Mexico University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

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Math SAT Range

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Reading SAT Range

Not available

Western New Mexico University GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

2.5

GPA Needed to Get Accepted

At Western New Mexico University, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 2.5. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

2,822

Campus Setting

Rural

Acceptance Rate

100%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$6,557

Out-of-State

$13,540

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 12
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