Western New Mexico University: Review & Facts

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Western New Mexico University is a small four-year, public school with 2,900 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1893 and is the only school located in Silver City, New Mexico.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
55
Fair
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.

Western New Mexico University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 55 majors. The most popular concentrations are Social Work, Education, General Studies, Business, and Criminal Justice. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other schools.

It is important 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 usually a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
64%
Fair
Western New Mexico University student retention rate is relatively low at 64% (close to New Mexico average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Western New Mexico University is very low - 26%.

Student to faculty ratio at Western New Mexico University is pretty good - 12:1. Learn more details regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$13,600
Medium
Average tuition cost is close to the nationwide median, about $11,400 a year. The additional fees at Western New Mexico University (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $2,200, which comes to a total of $13,600 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 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 this school's general information office at (505) 538-6336 or check Western New Mexico University Website.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,900
Medium
Western New Mexico University provides 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 about 400 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable: roughly $5,900 annually.

Based on the college crime data, 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 Maps



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