Western New Mexico University
1000 W. College Ave, Silver City, New Mexico 88061
4-year, Public Town: Remote
Key Statistics
3,570
Total Students
2,602
Undergraduates
13 to 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Yes
Campus Housing
Tuition & Costs (2024-2025)
Tuition & Fees
In-State
$7,868
Out-of-State
$14,342
Books & Supplies
$900
Living Arrangements
On Campus
Food & Housing: $10,940
Other Expenses:
$5,015
Off Campus
Food & Housing: $10,820
Other Expenses:
$5,015
With Family
Food & Housing: $4,402
Other Expenses:
$5,015
Total Annual Costs
In-State
$24,723
On Campus
+0.1% from last year
$24,603
Off Campus
-0.4% from last year
$13,783
With Family
+0.2% from last year
Out-of-State
$31,197
On Campus
0% from last year
$31,077
Off Campus
-0.3% from last year
$20,257
With Family
+0.1% from last year
Student Demographics
Undergraduate Gender
Male
36% Female
64% Undergraduate Age
24 and Under
62% 25 and Over
38% Undergraduate Residence
In-State
75% Out-of-State
23% International
2% Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
31% Some Distance
41% No Distance
28% Graduate Attendance
Full-Time
34% Part-Time
66% Graduate Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
49% Some Distance
28% No Distance
24% Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
American Indian or Alaska Native
5% Asian
1% Black or African American
3% Hispanic/Latino
53% White
23% Two or more races
2% Race/ethnicity unknown
10% US Nonresident
3% Popular Programs
1
Social Work
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
272
graduates
2
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
74
graduates
3
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
68
graduates
Degrees & Awards Offered
Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Special Learning Opportunities
Distance education – undergraduate programs offered
Distance education – graduate programs offered
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Student Services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Contact Information
Phone
(505) 538-6336
Address
1000 W. College Ave, Silver City, New Mexico 88061
IPEDS ID
188304
Federal Financial Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).