In-State
$7,856
Grad Rate (4yr)
15%
Retention
58%
Earnings
$39,095
AI Overview
Western New Mexico University brings together serious outdoor education with creative media programs in the mountains of Silver City, where students can study wildlife management one day and digital storytelling the next. The small-town campus attracts self-directed learners who want hands-on experience in their field rather than sitting in lecture halls. Its location near the Gila National Forest means unparalleled access to wilderness research opportunities you won't find at larger universities.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
In-State Tuition
$7,856
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,342
Room & Board
$10,940
Average Net Price
$8,522
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
43%
Take Federal Loans
22%
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,000
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$39,095Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$23,000Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
33 graduates
$84,626
4 yrs after graduation
Social Work
37 graduates
$49,567
4 yrs after graduation
Criminal Justice and Corrections
18 graduates
$46,184
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
45+ programsAnd 33 more programs available
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