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Western New Mexico University

Silver City, NM

Tuition

$7,868

Acceptance

100%

Students

2,903

Type

University

Setting

Rural

Distance from home

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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.

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

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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Frequently asked questions

About Western New Mexico University

Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.

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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