Bachelor of Science in Forest and Wildlife Ecology - Gila Wilderness Management

Academic Overview & Description

Field-intensive undergraduate ecology program utilizing the adjacent Gila Wilderness—the world's first designated wilderness area—for wildfire ecology field research, Mexican gray wolf tracking, and watershed conservation.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Western New Mexico STEM Tuition Waiver Scholarships up to $4,000/year

Tuition Rate

$13,600/year (out-of-state) / $6,200/year (in-state)

Application Fee

$30

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

2.5+ high school GPA with biology and algebra readiness

English Language

IELTS 6.0+ or TOEFL 68+

Standardized Exam

Not applicable

Application Materials

High school transcript, application form

Letters of Recommendation

Not required

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult Western New Mexico University's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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