Western New Mexico University
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$4,417
Avg in-state tuition
$11,400
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Western New Mexico University
Western New Mexico University is a small public university located on a rural campus in Silver City, New Mexico. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,874, and admissions are selective. The university offers 37 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 28%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $4,417, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $11,400.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
Information not available
Retention Rate Insight
64% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
28% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores --
High school transcript --
High school rank --
Letter of recommendation --
High school GPA --
Open admission Yes
Completion of college prep program --
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards3k
Students enrolled
88%
Online student enrollment
12:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Hispanic
45%
White
32%
Unknown
9%
Black
5%
American Indian/Alaska Native
3%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Asian
2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
71%
Socio-economic diversity
62% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
43
Total Online Enrollment
2,543
Percent of Programs Online
50% On-campus
50% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 13% online
Associate 42% online
Bachelor's 46% online
Graduate Certificate 58% online
Master's 90% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $4,417 | $11,400 |
Graduate | $3,558 | $8,730 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,600 |
On-campus room and board | $10,790 |
On-campus other expenses | $4,288 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $10,790 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $4,288 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,288 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $21,095 | $28,078 |
Off-campus without family | $21,095 | $28,078 |
Off-campus with family | $10,305 | $17,288 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
62%
State Grant Aid
69%
Institution Grant Aid
42%
Pell Grant
62%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$22k
Average student debt after graduation
$29k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division II with football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Football
- Golf
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Botany/Plant Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Zoology/Animal Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Zoology/Animal Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Botany/Plant Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Zoology/Animal Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Botany/Plant Biology
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Education
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
4English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Rehabilitation Science
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Rehabilitation Science
BA
MA
DOC
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
6Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Rehabilitation Science
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
7History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
8History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
9Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
10Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
12Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
BA
MA
DOC
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
BA
MA
DOC
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
13Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
14Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
BA
MA
DOC
15Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
16Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
17Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
18Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
19Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
20Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
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