Western New Mexico University Location & Details
Location & details
Where the campus is, how far it sits from a major city, and other colleges within reach.
Western New Mexico UniversitySilver City, NM, United States
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Campus
Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM, United States
- Public
- Master's university
Remote town
In a smaller urban cluster away from a large metro area.
- City
- Suburb
- Town (this campus)
- Rural
Nearest major cityTucson, AZ · about 161 mi
In the city250 mi
- Calendar
- Semester
- Website
- wnmu.edu
Verified facts
Did you know? Western New Mexico University
- $6,328average net price after grants for aided students, against $14,342 published tuition.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- $41,452median annual earnings of former students who received federal aid.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- 44.2%of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time (six years for a bachelor's).Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
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Colleges like Western New Mexico University
- Eastern New Mexico University-Main CampusPortales, NM
New Mexico Highlands UniversityLas Vegas, NM
New Mexico State University-Main CampusLas Cruces, NM
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