Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM
Western New Mexico University is a public university located in Silver City, NM, serving approximately 1,935 students. It has an acceptance rate of 71%.
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Tuition
$7,868
Acceptance
100%
Students
2,903
Type
University
Setting
Rural
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$7,868
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,354
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,940
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,940
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.7×Graduates earn about 1.7× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
35%
Freshman Retention
54%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
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ACT range
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Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
2,903
Undergrads
1,935
Campus Setting
Rural
City Size
Small Town
Clubs Count
21
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
10
Violent Rate / 1,000
1.03
Property Rate / 1,000
3.1
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Silver City
Violent Rate / 100k
253
Property Rate / 100k
1,517
Location
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Silver City, NM 88061