Western New Mexico University

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About Western New Mexico University

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Western New Mexico University is a small public university located on a rural campus in Silver City, New Mexico. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,982, and admissions are selective. The university offers 37 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 29%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $4,417, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $11,400.

Silver City, NM

$4,417

Avg in-state
tuition

$11,400

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

58%

Retention Rate Insight

58% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

29%

Graduation Rate Insight

29% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores--

High school transcript--

High school rank--

Letter of recommendation--

High school GPA--

Open admissionYes

Completion of college prep program--

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)--

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

4k

Students enrolled

82%

Online student enrollment

12:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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On-campusCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

32%

Unknown

9%

Black

5%

Hispanic

45%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

3%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

52% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

52%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

38

Total Online Enrollment

2,466

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

57% On-campus

43% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold14% online

AssociateCheck Bold46% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold38% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold45% online

Master'sCheck Bold73% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

89%

State Grant Aid

41%

Institution Grant Aid

45%

Pell Grant

52%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$3,659
State Grant Aid$2,884
Institution Grant Aid$7,658
Pell Grant Aid$4,455

Financial Outlook

$23k

Average student debtafter graduation

$29k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

6.6%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Education.
4English Language And Literature/Letters.
5Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
6Health Professions And Related Programs.
7History
8History.
9Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
10Mathematics And Statistics.
11Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
12Natural Resources And Conservation.
13Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
14Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
15Physical Sciences.
16Psychology.
17Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
18Security And Protective Services.
19Social Sciences.
20Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.