Western New Mexico University

Yes, WNMU is online. Online classes are small, which can facilitate individualized instruction and better engagement. It offers online bachelor's degrees in criminal justice, RN to BSN, career and technical education, and rehabilitation services. Online master's include interdisciplinary studies, educational leadership, teaching, reading, and social work. 

Yes, WNMU is considered a good school by many. In fact, OnlineU ranks it as #6 for best online liberal studies degrees. Also, WNMU tuition is also 35% less than the midpoint for all four-year schools, according to data from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. 

Perhaps most importantly, however, WNMU is accredited, indicating it's a good school. Specifically, WNMU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. This favorable accreditation status signifies that HLC finds WNMU's financial practices sound and its academic programming meets federal quality standards. 

To provide the most trustworthy results, OnlineU only includes accredited online institutions on its site.

WNMU is known for being diverse. It's a designated Hispanic-serving institution, with over 50% of its undergraduates identifying as Hispanic. At least 18 countries are represented in its student body. Additionally, WNMU is a member of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). 

In further support of diversity, WNMU's cultural affairs department hosts several art events throughout the year, including concerts, a distinguished speakers series, and cultural heritage festivals (such as Fiesta Latina).

WNMU's online degrees in registered nursing and criminal justice provide the highest earnings for graduates at median annual salaries of approximately $74,500 and $37,000, respectively, according to College Scorecard.

Additionally, OnlineU's proprietary Salary Score ranks colleges by how much their alumni earn compared to graduates with the same degree nationwide. WNMU has a bachelor's salary score of 80 (out of 100 points) and 48 for its master's degrees.

Getting into WNMU is incredibly easy as long as you complete the application in its entirety. According to College Scorecard, WNMU has an open admissions policy that accepts 100% of applicants. This practice can help level the playing field and encourage greater access to higher education. 

Although individual degree programs, such as nursing, may have additional requirements, WNMU's admission requirements for first-year students generally include the following:

• An application
• A $30 application fee
• Official high school transcripts or GED
• Official college and/or military transcripts, if applicable
• SAT/ACT scores are optional but may help with English and math placement
• Accuplacer test scores, if applicable