Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $7,868 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $14,354 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $21,649 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $7,912 | State avg: $11,878. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 41.86% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 22.00% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Western New Mexico University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$14,354
Room and board
$10,940
Books and supplies
$1,600
Other expenses
$4,288
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$21,649
Average net price
$7,912
Average aid coverage
63%
$13,737 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Western New Mexico University pays approximately $7,912 per year after grants and aid. This is below the New Mexico average of $11,878 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Western New Mexico University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to New Mexico and national averages.
Western New Mexico University net price
$7,912
New Mexico average
$11,878
National average
$17,506
Western New Mexico University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $14,354 and average net price at $7,912. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$14,354
Current net price
$7,912
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
34.89%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$39,095
Undergraduates
1,935
10-Year Median Earnings - Western New Mexico University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Western New Mexico University graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Western New Mexico University?
Undergraduates
1,935
Completion rate
34.89%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
41.86%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
22.00%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 41.86% of Western New Mexico University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 22.00% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Western New Mexico University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Western New Mexico University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Western New Mexico University lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Western New Mexico University is listed at 1000 W. College Ave, Silver City, NM 88061. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Western New Mexico University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western New Mexico University | Not available | $14,354 | $7,912 | $39,095 |
| New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | 53.96% | $26,312 | $8,265 | $76,489 |
| New Mexico Military Institute | 57.76% | $14,042 | $4,686 | $57,410 |
| New Mexico Highlands University | Not available | $12,180 | $14,141 | $45,937 |
| University of the Southwest | Not available | $16,670 | $19,969 | $45,389 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Western New Mexico University's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Western New Mexico University in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Western New Mexico University tuition?
Western New Mexico University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $14,354.
What is Western New Mexico University's average net price?
Western New Mexico University's average net price in the local dataset is $7,912.
What is Western New Mexico University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $39,095 for Western New Mexico University.
Is Western New Mexico University accredited?
Western New Mexico University's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Western New Mexico University?
The local dataset lists 1,935 undergraduate students at Western New Mexico University.
What percentage of Western New Mexico University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Western New Mexico University in the local dataset is 41.86%.
What is the federal loan rate at Western New Mexico University?
The federal loan rate for Western New Mexico University in the local dataset is 22.00%.
Where should I verify Western New Mexico University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Western New Mexico University or the latest official federal education data.