Western New Mexico University
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. a public school with 2,026 students.
About This School
Western New Mexico University is a public institution located in Silver City, New Mexico with approximately 2,026 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $8,522 per year. The graduation rate is 32%, and the typical graduate earns $35,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Western New Mexico University is a public university in Silver City, New Mexico, United States. It was founded in 1893.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $7,912/year net price and $12,500 in median debt, this is one of the most affordable college options you'll find, which matters. However, the 35% graduation rate and 54% freshman retention rate are serious red flags — more than half of students who start here don't finish or leave after year one — and median earnings of $35,800 a decade out suggest limited financial upside even for graduates. Worth considering only if you have a specific program reason to be here and a clear plan to be among the students who actually finish.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 29% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,026 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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