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Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NMPublicTown Setting
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Overview & Identity
Western New Mexico University is a public institution located in the town setting of Silver City, NM. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
2.0K (Medium)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing13% of degrees
Health Sciences6% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees
Biological Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,128
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,626
Earnings 5yr: $87,063
Debt: $31,088
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,205
Earnings 5yr: $55,709
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,313
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,521
Earnings 5yr: $40,715
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,548
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $22,708
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,567
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $35,448
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,184
Earnings 5yr: $52,188
Debt: $20,379
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,238
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $74,001
Debt: N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $50,365
Debt: N/A
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $48,401
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $34,941
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Botany/Plant Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$8,522
In-State Tuition$7,856
Out-of-State Tuition$14,342
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
43%
Pell Grants
22%
Take Loans
38%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$31,166
+25% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$39,095
Completion Signals
32%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
58%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$135/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
33%
Men67%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 33% men and 67% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
48%
Part-Time Share
38%
Avg Family Income
$31,076
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