Western New Mexico University

Silver City, NM
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Acceptance Rate
Enrollment
1,935
Graduation Rate
35%
Student-Faculty Ratio
12:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$39,095
Retention Rate
54%

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$7,868
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,354
Avg Net Price
$7,912
Room & Board
$10,940
Total COA
$21,649
Median Debt
$23,000

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$7,881
$30,001–48,000
$6,940
$48,001–75,000
$12,883
Pell Grant Rate: 42%
Federal Loan Rate: 22%

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Sticker Price$25,294
Estimated Net Price$7,912 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
35%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$39,095
Retention Rate
54%
Median Debt
$23,000

Top Programs

Education
14.0%
Business & Marketing
12.6%
Health Professions
8.9%
Public Administration & Social Services
8.3%
Precision Production
7.8%
Criminal Justice
7.0%
Engineering Technology
4.7%
Interdisciplinary Studies
3.9%
Psychology
3.9%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
3.7%

Demographics

Men 32%Women 68%
White
25.9%
Black
3.9%
Hispanic
57.3%
Asian
0.5%
Two or More
2.7%
International
3.3%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.