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Western New Mexico University
  • 4 Year
  • SILVER CITY, NM

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B minus
  3. Diversity
    grade B+
  4. Campus
    grade B
  5. Athletics
    grade B
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade A minus
  8. Location
    grade B minus
  9. Dorms
    grade B+
  10. Campus Food
    grade B+
  11. Student Life
    grade B
  12. Safety
    grade A

Western New Mexico is a public university located in Silver City, New Mexico. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,039 undergraduate students. The Western New Mexico acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Electrical Engineering Technician, Business, and Welding. Graduating 28% of students, Western New Mexico alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $24,900.

About

1000 W. COLLEGE AVE
SILVER CITY, NM 88061
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Lone Star Conference

Western New Mexico University Rankings

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Western New Mexico Admissions

Acceptance Rate
100%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
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ACT Range
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Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
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Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost

Net Price
$13,172 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$5,710 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
97%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A minus
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Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
23
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
1
Online Associates Programs
5
Online Bachelor's Programs
17
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    48%
  • On Campus
    16%
  • Online
    36%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,039 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
835
Undergrads Over 25
29%
Pell Grant
62%
Varsity Athletes
20%
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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$30,900 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
28%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
81%
National
83%

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