Western New Mexico University, NM
Public4-Year • Small • Primarily NonresidentialMaster's College and UniversityNot Selective • High Transfer-InOpen AdmissionsMain Campus
Western New Mexico University Rankings
Affordability80
Retention15
Graduation1
Earnings11
Diversity70
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Western New Mexico University
48%Bachelor’s
31%Associate’s
21%Certificate
GradHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences2%
Business, Management, Marketing9%
Communication, Journalism<1%
Computer and Information Sciences<1%
Education5%
Engineering Technologies6%
English Language and Literature2%
Health Professions and Related Programs19%
History<1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting9%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities5%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies5%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Physical Sciences2%
Precision Production17%
Psychology3%
Public Administration and Social Service9%
Social Sciences1%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Western New Mexico University
-Admission Rate
-Median SAT Math
-Median SAT Reading
-Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Western New Mexico University
$6KIn-State Tuition
$14KOut-of-State Tuition
$19KAverage Total Cost
$13KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13K | $11K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $14K | $12K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $19K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $15K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $18K | $16K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Western New Mexico University
43%Receive Federal Loans
$12KMedian Federal Debt
38%Repayment Rate
$232Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 62% | 61% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 18% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 6% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 4% | 6% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $13K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $11K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $13K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $36K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $23K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $5K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 31% | 36% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 38% | 41% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 35% | 46% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 45% | 54% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Western New Mexico University
64%Retention Rate
-Transfer Rate
34%Withdrawal Rate
26%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 11% | 23% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 26% | 39% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 23% | 39% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 48% | 53% |
| Black | 10% | 24% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 19% | 36% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28% | 36% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 33% | 29% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 57% | 36% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 50% | 41% | 44% |
| Other race | 29% | 39% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Western New Mexico University
81%Employment Rate
$25KMedian Salary
$13K25 Pctl Salary
$41K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 81% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 83% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 81% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 84% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 79% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $4K | $5K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $13K | $13K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $25K | $25K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $41K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $52K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $25K | $25K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $27K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $31K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Western New Mexico University
1,738Undergraduates
55%Full-time Undergrads
25Avg Entry Age
1,003Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 66% | 66% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 34% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 7% | 4% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 27% | 26% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53% | 46% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 3% | 15% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 52% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 23% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 10% | 9% | 14% |
| >$110K | 8% | 8% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Western New Mexico University, NM
Eastern Arizona College
86 miles, W
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
95 miles, E
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
96 miles, E
Glitz School of Cosmetology
96 miles, E