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Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM, United States
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
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Students at Western New Mexico University paid an average net price of $6,328 a year after grants and scholarships.
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
Average annual cost after grants
$6,328
$13,588 below the median for 4-year colleges ($19,916).
| Family income | Average annual cost |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $6,282 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $8,900 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $5,231 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $6,023 |
| Over $110,000 | Not reported |
Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.
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Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
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Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Portales, NM
Graduation rate 39%, close to 44%
Profile closeness78/100
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM
Enrollment 1,451 students, close to 2,026
Profile closeness63/100
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM
Average net price $6,313, close to $6,328
Profile closeness56/100
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM
Same control type (public)
Profile closeness53/100
Northern New Mexico College
Espanola, NM
Average net price $3,919, close to $6,328
Profile closeness47/100
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM
Same control type (public)
Profile closeness36/100
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Odessa, TX
Graduation rate 41%, close to 44%
Profile closeness78/100
Adams State University
Alamosa, CO
Graduation rate 37%, close to 44%
Profile closeness76/100
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