Western New Mexico University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,914

3.02% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$8,712

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

3,570

44.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

26.2%

55 Graduates

About

Western New Mexico University is a higher education institution located in Grant County, NM. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Western New Mexico University were Social Work (179 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (27 degrees), and Teacher Education (17 degrees).

In 2023, 880 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Western New Mexico University. 71.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (414 degrees), 1.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (318 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Western New Mexico University is $4,914, which is $−19,661 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Western New Mexico University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 728 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Western New Mexico University is $4,914, which is $19,661 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,712.

In 2023, 69% of undergraduate students attending Western New Mexico University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 22% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,914

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Western New Mexico University was $4,914. The cost of tuition at Western New Mexico University is $−19,661 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Western New Mexico University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,712

2023 Value

18.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Western New Mexico University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,712. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Western New Mexico University grew by 18.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Western New Mexico University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,940

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Western New Mexico University was of $10,940 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.31% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Western New Mexico University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

22%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

69% of undergraduate students at Western New Mexico University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 16.9% with respect to 2022, when 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Western New Mexico University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Western New Mexico University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 728 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Western New Mexico University had a total enrollment of 3,570 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Western New Mexico University is 1,593 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,977. This means that 44.6% of students enrolled at Western New Mexico University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Western New Mexico University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.3% Hispanic or Latino, 29.4% White, 4.59% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.84% Black or African American, 2.49% Two or More Races, 0.868% Asian, and 0.308% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Western New Mexico University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (33.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (22.4%) and White Female (15.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (28.7%) and White Male (8.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

44.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Western New Mexico University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,570 students. The full-time enrollment at Western New Mexico University is 1,593 and the part-time enrollment is 1,977. This means that 44.6% of students enrolled at Western New Mexico University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Western New Mexico University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

54%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Western New Mexico University was 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Western New Mexico University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Western New Mexico University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
1,726 enrolled students
White
1,049 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
164 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Western New Mexico University is 48.3% Hispanic or Latino, 29.4% White, 4.59% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.84% Black or African American, 2.49% Two or More Races, 0.868% Asian, and 0.308% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 271 students (7.59%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 378 more women than men received degrees from Western New Mexico University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Western New Mexico University is hispanic or latino (414 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (318 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Western New Mexico University is Social Work (179 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (27 degrees) and Teacher Education (17 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Western New Mexico University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (275 degrees awarded), Precision Production (38 degrees), and Education (168 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western New Mexico University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,503,578 people), Secondary school teachers (483,455 people), Education administrators (261,411 people), Special education teachers (204,373 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (188,932 people).

The most specialized majors at Western New Mexico University in 2023 are Public Administration and Social Service (275 degrees awarded), Precision Production (38 degrees), Education (168 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (13 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (23 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western New Mexico University are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Western New Mexico University are Public Administration and Social Service (275 degrees awarded), Precision Production (38 degrees), Education (168 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (13 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (23 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western New Mexico University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,812,895 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (387,417 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (283,405 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (252,514 people), and Individual & family services (176,126 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Western New Mexico University.

Most Common (2023)

Social Work
37 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
33 degrees awarded
General Psychology
21 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Western New Mexico University was Social Work with 37 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Western New Mexico University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

251

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

629

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 251 degrees were awarded to men at Western New Mexico University, which is 0.399 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (629).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Western New Mexico University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Western New Mexico University in Social Work, which is 0.129 times less than the 241 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 241 degrees were awarded to men at Western New Mexico University in Social Work, which is 7.77 times more than the 31 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

24%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 19% of students graduating from Western New Mexico University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 28% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Western New Mexico University is Male and Asian (75% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.64% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
414 degrees awarded
White
318 degrees awarded
Black or African American
43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Western New Mexico University is hispanic or latino (414 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (318 degrees).

1.48% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
291 degrees awarded
White Female
231 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
123 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Western New Mexico University is hispanic or latino female (291 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (231 degrees).

Operations

Western New Mexico University has an endowment valued at nearly $31.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 873k (2.74%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Western New Mexico University had a total salary expenditure of 71.6M. Western New Mexico University employs 45 Assistant professors, 28 Professors and 26 Associate professors. Most academics at Western New Mexico University are Female Assistant professor (25), Male Assistant professor (20), and Female Professor (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western New Mexico University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 56 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 46 employees, and Management with 44 employees.

Endowment

$31.9M

2023 Endowment

118%

growth from 2022

Western New Mexico University has an endowment valued at about $31.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Western New Mexico University grew 118% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $17.9M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Western New Mexico University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$10.3M - Federal
$5.35M - State
$31.1k - Local

As of 2023, Western New Mexico University received $10.3M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $5.35M from state grants and contracts, and $31.1k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$25.2M

2023 Salaries

16.8%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Western New Mexico University paid a median of $25.2M in salaries, which represents 35.2% of their overall expenditure ($71.6M) and a 16.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.3% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.257% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.72M

Instructional Salaries

102

Number of Employees

In 2023, Western New Mexico University paid a total of $7.72M to 102 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

45 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

56 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Western New Mexico University were Assistant professor with 45 employees, Professor with 28 employees, and Associate professor with 26 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western New Mexico University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 56 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 46 employees, and Management with 44 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Western New Mexico University was Female Assistant professor with 25 employees, Male Assistant professor with 20 employees, and Female Professor with 15 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Western New Mexico University.

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