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Silver City, New Mexico

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Your chances of getting into Western New Mexico University

Open Admission Policy

Can I get into Western New Mexico University? Western New Mexico University is an open admission policy institution. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met. New admission is often granted continually throughout the year. Please consult Western New Mexico University directly to learn the specifics of its open admission policy.

Western New Mexico University GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

2.5

Typical High School Grades 

C+

What GPA do you need to get into Western New Mexico University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Western New Mexico University are to have around a 2.5 high school GPA. You can get into Western New Mexico University with below average high school grades.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Western New Mexico University is 2.5 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn C+ letter grades and regularly score around 77-79 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #12 in New Mexico for highest average GPA.

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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Western New Mexico University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

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Applicants Submitting SAT 

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Western New Mexico University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Applying

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 12, 2025

Days left to Apply

231

Applicants have 231 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Aug 12, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Western New Mexico University is $30.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Western New Mexico University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Western New Mexico University Application Requirements
Test Scores
High School GPA
High School Class Rank
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Demonstration of Competencies

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Western New Mexico University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=188304 IPEDS survey data for Western New Mexico University.

Last updated February 24, 2024