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Western New Mexico University

  • Established on February 11, 1893
  • More than 70 fields of study are offered from accounting to zoology
  • Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, the Professional Standards Commission of the State of New Mexico, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, and the Council on Social Work Education
  • We offer fully online master and bachelor degrees
  • The world's largest permanent collection of Mimbres pottery 
  • More than 3,500 students attend our five campuses and online
  • 50% of our undergrads are Hispanic and we are designated as an Hispanic Serving Institution
  • Classes on average are about 18 students in size
  • 500 degrees are awarded each year