Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM · Public · 2,026 undergrads (small, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,381 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $8,336 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $12,493 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | — |
| Over $110,000 | $13,210 |
| All incomes (average) | $8,522 |
Sticker tuition: $7,856 in-state, $14,342 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 44%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 32%
- Freshman retention
- 58%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $39,095
- Median debt at graduation
- $23,000
- International undergrads
- 66 (2.5%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Education20%
Business12%
Health & Nursing5%
Criminal Justice3%
Kinesiology & Sports Science3%
Psychology3%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
Environmental Studies2%
Biology & Life Sciences1%
English & Literature1%
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