Western New Mexico University
Western New Mexico University is one of the nine public 4-year colleges in New Mexico. The campus is located in Silver City town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,088 students attend the school. Every year 27% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Western New Mexico University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $3,927, and fees were $2,139. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $11,400 and $2,139 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students3,088 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate63% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 186 miles radius of Western New Mexico University
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Vista College
94 miles away |
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New Mexico State University-Main Campus
95 miles away |
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Dona Ana Community College
96 miles away |
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The University of Texas at El Paso
125 miles away |
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El Paso Community College - Meep
129 miles away |
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Vista College
129 miles away |
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El Paso Community College At Mission Del Paso
140 miles away |
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University of Arizona
160 miles away |
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University of New Mexico-Main Campus
186 miles away |
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Career Enrichment Center
186 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1942 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 09/01/1992 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/13/2007 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $30 |
| Graduates | $40 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $164/credit | |
| In State Students | $164/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $224/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $177/credit | |
| In State Students | $177/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $242/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $7,380 | $7,380 | $10,080 |
| ADN | 70 | $11,480 | $11,480 | $15,680 |
| BSN | 125 | $20,500 | $20,500 | $28,000 |
| FNP | 50 | $8,850 | $8,850 | $12,100 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 97% of Western New Mexico University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 70% | $4,713 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $1,773 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 36% | $2,550 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 51% | $8,577 |
| Federal Student Loans | 49% | $5,363 |
| Private Loans | 2% | $6,983 |
$12,500
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$11,931 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$13,809 |
| $48,001 to $75,000-- |
| $75,001 to $110,000$15,401 |
| Over $110,000$18,171 |
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Student Population
2,167
Undergrads
921
Graduates
2,061
Women
1,027
Men
50%
Full-time
50%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
Hispanic |
40% |
|
White |
30% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
14% |
|
Black/African American |
7% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Two or more races |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New Mexico state board of nursing.
