Western New Mexico University

Overview

Student Population

3,088

Western New Mexico University overview
Location	Silver City, New Mexico
Online	wnmu.edu
School Type	Public 4 Year

Western New Mexico University overview
Size	Small
Status	Non-profit
On Campus Housing	Yes
Religious Affiliation	Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Silver City, New Mexico, Western New Mexico University is a small four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. Western New Mexico University has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student. 1,547 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,541 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2017/2018, excluding room and board, is $3,927 plus fees of $2,139.

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Admission Requirements

Open Admission

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Annual Cost to Attend

New Mexico Resident Tuition

$3,927

In State Costs for Western New Mexico University
Fee	Cost
Books and Supplies	$1,600
Other Fees	$2,139
Room and Board	$10,500
Budget for Other Expenses	$4,288
Total One Year Cost	$22,454

Out of State Tuition

$11,400

Out of State Costs for Western New Mexico University
Fee	Cost
Books and Supplies	$1,600
Other Fees	$2,139
Room and Board	$10,500
Budget for Other Expenses	$4,288
Total One Year Cost	$29,927

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$35,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

13% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Western New Mexico University students
Subject	Percent of Class
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting	18%
Business	16%
Health Professions	13%
Education	11%
Liberal Arts and Humanities	7%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=188304 IPEDS survey data for Western New Mexico University.

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