Western New Mexico University

Western New Mexico University Overview

Western New Mexico University is a public, state school in a rural setting in Silver City, New Mexico. Western New Mexico University was founded in 1893 and the school presently has around 2,822 students a year, including 1,874 undergrads. Western New Mexico University ensures housing for up to 425 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 25% of students spend their weekends on campus.

📆 Mark your calendar! August 12, 2023 is the final deadline to submit an application for the Fall 2023 semester.

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2022 Western New Mexico University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Average GPA	2.5
In-State Tuition	$4,417
Out-of-State	$11,400
Percent of Need Met	59%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$5,710

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Is Western New Mexico University a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can give you a sense of how selective a college is.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a clearer sense of what Western New Mexico University offers and if the school seems like the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Western New Mexico University

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 59% of students who start at Western New Mexico University come back for their second year of college. Western New Mexico Universityhas a six year graduation rate of 27 for undergrads. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Western New Mexico University Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Western New Mexico University directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Western New Mexico University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

Western New Mexico University's endowment was valued at $13.1 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $6,270 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Western New Mexico University

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Western New Mexico University meets 59% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Western New Mexico University full-time are awarded $5,710 a year in financial aid, on average.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Western New Mexico University.

Based on this information, does Western New Mexico University seem like a good fit? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Western New Mexico University a good school for you?

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Where is Western New Mexico University Located?

Western New Mexico University is located in the rural setting of Silver City, New Mexico.

If you want to see Western New Mexico University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 10 to Silver City, or book a flight to the nearest airport, El Paso International.

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