Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$7.9k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM
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?
Sticker price$18,808
Net price (after aid)$7,912
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$7,881
$30k – $48k$6,940
$48k – $75k$12,883
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$39,095
Median debt at graduation$23,000
Est. monthly loan payment$244
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.7×Graduates earn about 1.7× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants42%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans22%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
35%
Freshman Retention
54%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$7.9k below avg
Out-of-state value
$14.4k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$7.9k
below avg
Out-of-state
$14.4k
below avg
Net price
$7.9k
below avg
Pell
42%
above avg
Median debt
$23k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$39.1k
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
Computer ScienceEducationAgricultureVisual & Performing ArtsSocial SciencesHealth SciencesBusinessCommunicationsLaw & Criminal Justice
Programs (14)
Computer Science
CybersecurityData Science
Education
Special EducationSecondary EducationElementary Education
Visual & Performing Arts
Film & MediaTheater
Social Sciences
Political ScienceSociology
Health Sciences
Public Health
Business
Management
Communications
Journalism
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
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- Where is Western New Mexico University located?
- Western New Mexico University is located in Silver City, NM, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Western New Mexico University?
- Western New Mexico University is a public university based in NM. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Western New Mexico University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Western New Mexico University is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Western New Mexico University?
- Western New Mexico University's published in-state tuition is approximately $7,868 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Western New Mexico University?
- Western New Mexico University reports total enrollment of approximately 2,903 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Western New Mexico University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Western New Mexico University.
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