Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town
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About Western New Mexico University
Western New Mexico University is a mid-sized, public institution in Silver City, NM, in a town setting. It enrolls about 2,026 students. 32% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $39,095.
Open
Acceptance
$8,522
Net price
2,026
Enrollment
32%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
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Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
Open admissions
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$8,522
Average net price
$7,856
In-state tuition
$14,342
Out-of-state tuition
$10,940
Room & board
$900
Books & supplies
$21,562
Total cost of attendance
43%
Students receiving Pell grants
22%
Students with federal loans
$23,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$39,095
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$31,166
Median earnings (6 yrs)
32%
Graduation rate
58%
Retention rate
64%
Earn more than a HS grad
$9,617
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
2,026
Total enrollment
38%
Part-time
25
Avg. age at entry
48%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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