$9,477/yr
Average net price per year, what students actually pay
Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM·Public · 4-year
GradFax Verified · Federal IPEDS data, updated July 26, 2026
Overview
Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $9,477 a year against a $24,723 list price, a 62% gap.
Western New Mexico University is a small-town public four-year institution located in Silver City, NM. It enrolls a small student body of approximately 3,531 undergraduate students. As a public institution, it is supported by state funding and typically offers lower tuition rates for in-state residents.
At a glance
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Academics
Student:faculty
12:1
Avg class size (est.)
~30 students
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education. Verify current figures with the school.
Costs
Sticker price
$24,723
Avg net price after aid
$9,477
Net price calculator
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education. Verify current figures with the school.
Financial aid
Receiving financial aid
68%
Avg grant aid
$13,441
Data from College Scorecard, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Student body
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education. Verify current figures with the school.
Campus life
Food near campus
Housing & living costs
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Location
Distance from home
Cost of living
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Graduate programs
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