Western New Mexico University
Public, 4-year
1000 W. College Ave, Silver City, NM 88061
Quick Facts
1,935
Total Enrollment
35%
Graduation Rate
$31,166
Median Earnings (6yr)
$7,868
In-State Tuition
$7,912
Avg Net Price
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About Western New Mexico University
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 1000 W. College Ave |
| City | Silver City, NM |
| ZIP Code | 88061 |
| County | Grant County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Dr. Joseph Shepard (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 1,935 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 68% |
| Male | 32% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 25.9% |
| Black | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 57.3% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 5.2% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 2.7% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 3.3% |
| Unknown | 0.8% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 38.1% |
| Part-Time Students | 39.5% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$7,868
In-State Tuition
$14,354
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,649
Total Cost of Attendance
$7,912
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 42% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 22% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 42% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $23,000 |
| Median Total Debt | $12,500 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $36,500 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 38% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $7,881 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $6,940 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $12,883 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$31,166
6 Years After
$33,484
8 Years After
$39,095
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $16,150 | 75th percentile: $47,001
Earnings by Family Income Background
$29,200
Low Income
$33,022
Middle Income
$43,523
High Income
Student Outcomes
54%
Full-Time Retention
39%
Part-Time Retention
35%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$8,168
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$8,712
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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