Western New Mexico University

Western New Mexico University is a public four-year institution located in Silver City, New Mexico. The university enrolls 4,150 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 35.50 out of 100. Its completion rate is 35% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 54% (IPEDS 2023).

The university offers a range of technical and health programs across multiple credential levels. Programs include Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician and Welding Technology/Welder, available as both one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificates. In nursing, the university offers Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at the associate level and Nursing Practice at the bachelor's degree level.

Situated in the high desert of southwestern New Mexico, Western New Mexico University is a regional institution serving Grant County and surrounding rural communities. Its program mix addresses both technical trades and healthcare workforce needs across a geographically expansive service area.