Western New Mexico University is experiencing steady growth, with a 5% increase in first-year student enrollment for fall 2024 compared to the previous year. This growth reflects the university's sustained enrollment overall for the 2024-2025 academic year. In the lead-up to the fall semester, WNMU received a record number of first-year applications, highlighting the rising interest in WNMU among high school graduates. This surge continues the trend of renewed interest in higher education and workforce training programs, made possible through the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship that provides qualifying New Mexicans tuition-free access to education and training. As one of the nation’s original Hispanic Serving Institutions, WNMU serves a large Hispanic population, with fall ’24 enrollment reflecting a nearly 2% increase in the population, underscoring the university’s ongoing commitment to expanding opportunities The number of international students attending WNMU has also...
