Western New Mexico University

Western New Mexico University (Western New Mexico) is a four-years, public 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 Western New Mexico's 2022 tuition & fees is $6,558 for New Mexico residents and $13,541 for out-of-state students. 59% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $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 from the school is $35,800 and it varies by field of study.

Western New Mexico ranked 8^th in New Mexico Colleges rankings. Western New Mexico University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

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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
Athletic	Athletic Team Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	four-years, public
Carnegie Category	Master's College and University (medium programs)
Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation

For undergraduate school, the 2022 tuition and fees of Western New Mexico University are $6,558 for in-state students and $13,541 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2022 tuition and fees are $5,163 for in-state students and $10,335 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2023 tuition & fees for prospective students is $6,542 for New Mexico residents and $13,525 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2023 graduate school tuition & fees is $5,150 for New Mexico residents and $10,322 for out-of-state students.

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	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$6,558	$13,541
Graduate	$5,163	$10,335

Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$6,542	$13,525
Graduate	$5,150	$10,322

The estimation for 2022-2023 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

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).

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. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2022 Western New Mexico 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

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

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 at Western New Mexico
Online Class	Undergraduate, Graduate
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	No

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

On-Campus Student Services at Western New Mexico
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. 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.