Western New Mexico University

Western New Mexico University is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Silver City, NM. It is classified as Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree.

The 2021 tuition & fees of Western New Mexico University is $6,574 for New Mexico residents and $13,557 for out-of-state students. 59% of the enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $8,780.

The school has a total enrollment of 2,896 and the student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).

The average earning after 10 years of graduation is $35,800. The salary range after graduation from Western New Mexico University varies by field of study and the average salary range $31,100 to $31,100.

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Directory Information

Address	1000 W. College Ave, Silver City, NM 88061
Phone	505-538-6336
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Disability Service	Disability Sevices
School Type	Public, 4 or more years
Carnegie Category	Master's College and University (medium programs)
Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree

2021 Tuition & Fees and 2022 Estimation

For undergraduate school, the 2021 tuition and fees of Western New Mexico University are $6,574 for in-state students and $13,557 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2021 tuition and fees are $5,176 for in-state students and $10,348 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2022 tuition & fees are $6,854 for New Mexico residents and $13,576 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2022 graduate school tuition & fees are $5,401 for New Mexico residents and $10,362 for out-of-state students.

The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $35,800. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, And Firefighting program shows the highest salary with $31,100 after graduating.

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	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$6,574	$13,557
Graduate	$5,176	$10,348

*Updated with 2021 tuition data: source: NCES (National Center for Education Statistics)

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$6,854	$13,576
Graduate	$5,401	$10,362

The estimation for 2021-2022 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

2021 Key Stats

The average graduation rate is 28%. Total 2,896 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2021 Key Academics Statistics
Graduation Rate »	28%
Retention Rate	64%(full-time), 44% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	8.33% (12 to 1)
Student Population »	2,896 (1,874 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$8,780
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$35,800
Average Salary by Field of Study	$31,100 - $31,100

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

Western New Mexico University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.

Special Learning Opportunities
Online Class	Undergraduate, Graduate
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	No

It provides several student services including remedial services, academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.

On-Campus Student Services
Remedial services	Yes
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	Yes
Library facilities at institution	Various Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of Western New Mexico University. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 387. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $4,300.