Western New Mexico University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - ExcellentSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Excellent

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Western New Mexico University is a small four-year, public school with 3,380 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1893 and is the only school located in Silver City, New Mexico.

Academic Offerings

Western New Mexico University will give you the opportunity to receive a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
53
Western New Mexico University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 53 majors. The most popular concentrations are Social Work, Education, General Studies, Business, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Western New Mexico University student retention rate is relatively low at 62% (close to New Mexico average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
62%
Fair
The graduation rate at Western New Mexico University is low: 32%.

Student to faculty ratio at Western New Mexico University is good -- 11:1. Learn more information regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are close to the nationwide median - about $11,400 annually. The additional fees at Western New Mexico University not covered by tuition are roughly $2,900; this comes to a total of $14,300 a year.

Read the details about Western New Mexico University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
This college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Western New Mexico University is $30.00. The graduate application fee is $40.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Western New Mexico University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (505) 538-6336 or check Western New Mexico University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,000
Medium
Western New Mexico University offers a distance education program.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Western New Mexico University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Western New Mexico University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 400 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable - approximately $6,000 per academic year.

Based on the college crime information, Western New Mexico University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Western New Mexico University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Western New Mexico University
1000 W. College Ave
Silver City, New Mexico
88061, USA
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