Western New Mexico University Trade Programs
Located in Silver City, New Mexico, Western New Mexico University is a public institution. Silver City is a good match for students who enjoy small-town life.
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Where Is Western New Mexico University?

Contact details for Western New Mexico University are given below.
Contact Details | |
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Address: | 1000 W. College Ave, Silver City, NM 88061 |
Phone: | 505-538-6336 |
Website: | www.wnmu.edu |
Can I Afford Western New Mexico University?
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $4,914 | $11,400 |
Fees | $2,954 | $2,954 |
Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
On Campus Room and Board | $10,940 | $10,940 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $4,288 | $4,288 |
Student Loan Debt
It's not uncommon for college students to take out loans to pay for school. In fact, almost 66% of students nationwide depend at least partially on loans. At Western New Mexico University, approximately 38% of students took out student loans averaging $5,337 a year. That adds up to $21,348 over four years for those students.
Western New Mexico University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are also 1,022 graduate students at the school.
Gender Diversity
Of the 1,039 full-time undergraduates at Western New Mexico University, 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity
The racial-ethnic breakdown of Western New Mexico University students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 17 |
Black or African American | 60 |
Hispanic or Latino | 576 |
White | 250 |
International Students | 40 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 96 |
Geographic Diversity
New Mexico students aren't the only ones who study at Western New Mexico University. At this time, 12 states are represented by the student population at the school.
Over 19 countries are represented at Western New Mexico University. The most popular countries sending students to the school are Mexico, United Kingdom, and France.
Western New Mexico University Trade School Concentrations
The table below shows the number of awards for each concentration.
Major | Basic Certificate | Associate’s | Undergraduate Certificate | Bachelor’s | TOTAL |
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Welding Technology/Welder | 27 | 13 | 16 | 0 | 56 |
Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology | 5 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 20 |
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
TOTAL | 32 | 23 | 21 | 5 | 81 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- Image Credit: By AllenS under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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