Welcome to Western New Mexico University, Home of the Mustangs!
WNMU offers a variety of graduate programs that meet the needs of those seeking a quality education with a customized learning environment. We strive to provide top notch service and ensure a one of a kind experience. Our graduate programs are designed to serve the needs of those students who are seeking an education face to face, from a distance or fully online.
With over 7 Master’s degree programs and over 20 Graduate Certificates, we are sure to have a program that will suite your needs.
Any student seeking to obtain a graduate degree or certificate at WNMU must complete a 2 step admission process. Each of these processes are unique and they have distinct requirements that must be completed by the student.
Our Faculty
Our faculty are highly trained scholars and professionals in their fields. They have developed rigorous programs that strive for excellence in the classroom and that rely on a tradition of one-on-one student mentorship, with faculty members providing individualized guidance for each of their students. In addition to working closely with their faculty advisors, our graduate students can take advantage of WNMU’s resources, including its library and online databases, computer facilities, and research laboratories.
Our Goal
Our goal is to help ensure that your graduate experience is a rewarding and successful one. We will work with you to answer your questions and provide you with the information you need to select the graduate program or course of study that is right for you.
The Graduate Council
The Graduate Council develops policy governing the Graduate Division and the University’s graduate curriculum, and acts as an advisory body to the Director of the Graduate Division. The Director of the Graduate Division administers overall graduate policy, as well as admissions to degree candidacy. The Council will consist of one elected member from each department offering graduate programs, and one student member. The Graduate Council is chaired by a member elected by the Council. The Director of the Graduate Division is an ex officio, non-voting member.
Affordability
Below are samples of our affordable graduate tuition and fees:
| Sum 19 | Fall 19 | Spr 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-credit hours = | $ 659.34 | $ 826.86 | $ 826.86 |
| 6-credit hours = | $ 1,318.68 | $ 1,653.72 | $ 1,653.72 |
| 9-credit hours = | $ 1,978.02 | $ 2,480.58 | $ 2,480.58 |
| Sum 19 | Fall 19 | Spr 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-credit hours = | $ 659.34 | $ 1,022.31 | $ 1,022.31 |
| 6-credit hours = | $ 1,318.68 | $ 2,044.62 | $ 2,044.62 |
| 9-credit hours = | $ 1,978.02 | $ 5,167.08 | $ 5,167.08 |
*Certain courses include extra lab fees. Online courses also have an extra fee, see: online.wnmu.edu/tuition
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Contact Us
Graduate Admissions
Phone: (575) 538-6655
Email: GradStudies@wnmu.edu
Location: Juan Chacon Building (Office of Admissions & Recruitment)
Graduate Division
Phone: (575) 538-6318
Email: GradDivision@wnmu.edu
Location: Castorena Hall 128