Established in 1893, Western New Mexico University is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Silver City (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), New Mexico. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Western New Mexico University (WNMU) is a small coeducational US higher education institution. Western New Mexico University (WNMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 129 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy This higher education institution has an open admission policy. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. WNMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.