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Western New Mexico University

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Tuition & Fees $14,354
($7,868)
Student Population 3,378
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $10,473
Graduation Rate 31 %
Students:Faculty 11 : 1

Academic Overview

Western New Mexico University is a public, four-years institute located in Silver City, New Mexico. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $7,868 for New Mexico residents and $14,354 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $6,174 for New Mexico residents and $10,946 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 3,378 students are enrolled.
The salary after graduation from Western New Mexico University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $35,800. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Western New Mexico's tuition & fees is $7,868 for New Mexico residents and $14,354 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $6,174 for in-state students and $10,946 for out-of-state students.
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Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
New Mexico ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$7,868$14,354
Graduate$6,174$10,946
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Western New Mexico.
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,473 and 59% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 3,378 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.
Graduation Rate for Western New Mexico University is 31 %
Graduation Rate
31%
Retention Rate for Western New Mexico University is 62 %
Retention Rate
62%
Student Population for Western New Mexico University is 3,378
Student Population
3,378
Student to Faculty Ratio for Western New Mexico University is 11 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
11 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,473 at Western New Mexico University.
Financial Aid Amount
$10,473

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1000 W. College Ave, Silver City, NM 88061
Phone505-538-6336
WEBwww.wnmu.edu/
Admissionadmissions.wnmu.edu/
Online Applicationwnmu.edu/applynow/#gsc.tab=0
Financial Aidadmissions.wnmu.edu/
Net Price Calculatorwww.wnmu.edu/univ/consumerinfo/
Athletichttps://wnmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/GRAD-RATE-REPORT-PG1.pdf
Disability Servicehealth.wnmu.edu/accessibility/students/

Offered Degrees

Western New Mexico offers 87 major programs through online and on-site education where 50 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's115
Bachelor's3919
Master's1010
Less Than 1 Year Certificate20
1-2 Years Certificate52
Post-Bachelor's Certificate2014

Special Learning Opportunities

Western New Mexico University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has teacher certification programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✗
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:377)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,950)

Veterans Benefits

Western New Mexico University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✗
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔
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