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Western New Mexico University – Tuition, Admissions & Stats | University Rates

Western New Mexico University

Silver City, New Mexico · ★ — / 5 Overall

Western New Mexico University

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Public · 4-year · Master's

Western New Mexico University is a public university in Silver City, New Mexico, United States. It was founded in 1893.

Ranking: #369 Master's Universities▼
Master's Universities
Ranked #369 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #952 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
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1000 W. College Ave, Silver City, New Mexico, 88061

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GPA

2.82

Total students

3,570▼

Total: 3,570

Undergrad: 2,602

Undergrad full-time: 1,261

Graduate: 968

Part-time: 1,977

Graduation rate

35%

Student–faculty

13:1

Tuition

$7,868▼

In-state

Tuition: $7,868

Total cost on campus: $24,696

Out-of-state

Tuition: $14,354

Total cost on campus: $31,182

Room & board: $10,940

Books & supplies: $1,600

Receive aid: 99%

Avg grant aid: $11,879

Pell grant recipients: 54%

Affordability score

5.3/10

Weather

58°F

Cost of living

Cost of living breakdown▼

Rent: $685 / mo

Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.

Coffee: $4.75

State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.

Gas: $4.52 / gal

State average price. AAA.

Average meal: $7.86

Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.

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