C+

Above Average

Score: 56/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

26/100 · earnings-weighted

Western New Mexico University

4-Year Public

📍 Silver City, New Mexico 88061

🌐 www.wnmu.edu/

Western New Mexico University — tuition $4,914 in-state, $11,400 out-of-state

Western New Mexico University campus, Silver City, NM. Photo: AllenS, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.

Outcomes

54/100

Affordability

72/100

Resources

67/100

Experience

68/100

Prestige

23/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,570

Total Enrollment

35%

Graduation Rate

54%

Retention Rate

13.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$8,712

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Western New Mexico University ▼

38% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$223,387

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,575

1-Year Change

-2.6%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Western New Mexico University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$39,095

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$31,166

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$23,000

Median debt at graduation

32.2%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

43.5%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 59% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 15th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NM wage index 0.75). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Western New Mexico University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$73,666	$84,626	-5%	#546 of 966	#183	$25,481
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions	$34,345	$56,548	+1%	#39 of 85	#28	$18,175
Social Work	$42,250	$49,567	-4%	#292 of 420	#74	$29,330
Criminal Justice and Corrections	$32,386	$46,184	-17%	#587 of 660	#416	$13,750
Psychology	$31,591	—	—	—	—	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Western New Mexico University Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $223,387
Avg rent near campus: $1,575/mo — vs ~$666/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 88061 (5.5% cap, Silver City)

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🏆 Where Western New Mexico University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching

of 20 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$4,914	$11,400
Room	$5,990
Board	$4,950
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$24,696	$31,182

Financial Aid

99%

Receive Any Aid

54%

Receive Pell Grants

30%

Take Out Loans

$8,712

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$7,881
$30,001 - $48,000	$6,940
$48,001 - $75,000	$12,883

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Social Work 275 grads/yr General Studies 84 grads/yr Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 64 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 61 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 59 grads/yr Secondary Education and Teaching 38 grads/yr Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 38 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 37 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 36 grads/yr Psychology, General 30 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 30 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 23 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 20 grads/yr Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 20 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 17 grads/yr Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 16 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, General 15 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 11 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 11 grads/yr Mathematics, General 10 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Western New Mexico University's top programs commonly pursue.

Social and community service managers

$78k/yr 219,800 jobs

Social work teachers, postsecondary

$76k/yr 17,100 jobs

Social workers, all other

$69k/yr 81,000 jobs

Healthcare social workers

$68k/yr 193,200 jobs

Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists

$65k/yr 92,300 jobs

Marriage and family therapists

$64k/yr 77,800 jobs

Mental health and substance abuse social workers

$60k/yr 136,800 jobs

Child, family, and school social workers

$59k/yr 399,900 jobs

Student Demographics

3,570

Total Students

68%

Women

42%

Traditional Age (18-24)

38%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 29%

Hispanic 48%

Black 4%

Asian 1%

Two or More 2%

Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 31%

Off-Campus (Renters) 38%

With Family 31%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,349 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 27%

Hybrid (Some Online) 38%

Fully Online 36%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 42%

25-64 (Adult) 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Western New Mexico University?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Western New Mexico University?

Tuition at Western New Mexico University is $4,914 for in-state students and $11,400 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $8,712.

What is the graduation rate at Western New Mexico University?

The graduation rate at Western New Mexico University is 35%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Western New Mexico University a good school?

Western New Mexico University has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Western New Mexico University?

Western New Mexico University has a total enrollment of 3,570 students.

Is there rental demand near Western New Mexico University?

Yes! Approximately 38% of students at Western New Mexico University live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,349 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Silver City area.

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