Campus Vibe
Tight-knitCollege town
Known for business — excellent value
Western New Mexico University is a public institution in Silver City with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A small campus of 1.9K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
35% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $39,095 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $7,912.
Established
1893
Motto
Transforming The Future Together
Mascot
Rawhide
Type
Public
Conference
several sports such as football
Division
Division II
Campus Visits
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—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,935Students
13:1Student:Faculty
35%Grad Rate
$39,095Earnings 10yr
$7,912Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Western New Mexico University Launches New Data Science Minor
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$7,868
Tuition (out-of-state)$14,354
Room & Board$10,940
Books & Supplies$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance$21,649
Average Net Price$7,912
Median Debt at Graduation$23,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$244
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$7,881
$30–48K$6,940
$48–75K$12,883
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$7,912
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
7800.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
14
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (86)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,935
Gender Split
68% / 32%
Women / Men
First Generation
48%
Pell Grant Recipients
42%
Race & Ethnicity
White 26%
Black 4%
Hispanic 57%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 3%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate34.9%
Freshman Retention53.8%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$31,166
8 Years$33,484
10 Years$39,095
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$31,300
Men
$42,200
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
93Average
Estimated from NM state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75
Nearest Cities
Phoenixpop. 1.6M
224 mi(388 min)
Denverpop. 710K
515 mi(893 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
516 mi(894 min)