Western New Mexico University was founded in the territory of New Mexico on February, 1893. Firstly it was establish as New Mexico Normal School. Western New Mexico University is a public, coeducational university. The campus of the university now stretches over more than 20 acres of land.

Western New Mexico University is a wonderful place to pursue your academic ambitions. It has provided quality education to New Mexico and the nation for over 100 years. Western is a quality university that engages the student on an individual level.

The Graduate Division of WNMU provides an opportunity for advanced study, research, and development of scholarship. Programs are intended to foster graduate students with professional motivation, and intellectual curiosity.

Also Western New Mexico University offers online courses. Two bachelor degrees, in Criminal Justice and Occupational Therapy, can be obtained exclusively through online classes. Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies is also offered online.

Western New Mexico University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and by the New Mexico State Board of Education.