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Western New Mexico University Trade Programs

Western New Mexico University is a public institution located in Silver City, NM. A Remote Town provides an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Where Is Western New Mexico University?

Contact information for Western New Mexico University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1000 W. College Ave, Silver City, NM 88061
Phone:	5055386336
Website:	wnmu.edu/
Admissions:	admissions.wnmu.edu/
Financial Aid:	financialaid.wnmu.edu/

How Do I Get Into Western New Mexico University?

You can apply to Western New Mexico University online at: wnmu.edu/applynow

How Hard Is It To Get Into Western New Mexico University?

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Can I Afford Western New Mexico University?

The average net price after aid at Western New Mexico University is $7,912. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$4,914
In-State Fees	$2,941
Out-of-State Tuition	$11,400
Out-of-State Fees	$2,941
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$7,855
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$14,341

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 12% of students at Western New Mexico University receive some form of financial aid (316 students).

About 68% of students at Western New Mexico University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $13,441 per student.

43% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,328.

Student Loan Debt

22% of Western New Mexico University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,236 per year.

Western New Mexico University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,143 students enrolled at Western New Mexico University, all undergraduate. Western New Mexico University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,935 undergraduate students at Western New Mexico University, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Western New Mexico University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	9
Black or African American	59
Hispanic	1,031
White	468
American Indian/Alaska Native	83
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	46
Non-Resident	58

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Western New Mexico University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
New Mexico	278
Arizona	44
Texas	12
California	10
Colorado	2

Additionally, approximately 3.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Western New Mexico University

Western New Mexico University delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

753 undergraduate students at Western New Mexico University took at least one online class — of those, 1,466 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Western New Mexico University

Western New Mexico University offers 19 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Western New Mexico University has an open admission policy: Yes. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.