Western New Mexico University

www.wnmu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,417

2021 Average Net Price

$13,483

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.57%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

3,013

46.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

23.5%

36 Graduates

About

Western New Mexico University is a higher education institution located in Grant County, NM. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Western New Mexico University were Social Work (138 degrees awarded), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (36 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (20 degrees).

In 2021, 750 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Western New Mexico University. 65.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (318 degrees), 1.12 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (285 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Western New Mexico University is $4,417, which is $−18,767 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Western New Mexico University is $4,417, which is $−18,767 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,483.

In 2021, 74% of undergraduate students attending Western New Mexico University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,417

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Western New Mexico University was $4,417. The cost of tuition at Western New Mexico University is $−18,767 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$13,483

2021 Value

2.36%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Western New Mexico University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,483. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Western New Mexico University grew by 2.36%.

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

$10,790

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Western New Mexico University was of $10,790 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.1% between 2020 and 2021.

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

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at Western New Mexico University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 25.4% with respect to 2020, 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.

4.57%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Western New Mexico University was 4.57%, which represents 34 out of the 744 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 3,013 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Western New Mexico University is 1,392 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,621. This means that 46.2% 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 45.1% Hispanic or Latino, 32.2% White, 5.34% Black or African American, 2.95% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.06% Two or More Races, 1.43% Asian, and 0.465% 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 (33.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (20.5%) and White Female (14.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (25.2%) and White Male (7.69%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

46.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Western New Mexico University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,013 students. The full-time enrollment at Western New Mexico University is 1,392 and the part-time enrollment is 1,621. This means that 46.2% of students enrolled at Western New Mexico University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

71%

2021 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 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
1,360 enrolled students
White
971 enrolled students
Black or African American
161 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Western New Mexico University is 45.1% Hispanic or Latino, 32.2% White, 5.34% Black or African American, 2.95% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.06% Two or More Races, 1.43% Asian, and 0.465% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 261 students (8.66%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 232 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 (318 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (285 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Western New Mexico University is Social Work (138 degrees awarded), followed by Other Multidisciplinary Studies (36 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (20 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (240 degrees awarded), Precision Production (39 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (44 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 (1,635,702 people), Secondary school teachers (411,662 people), Education administrators (256,261 people), Other managers (173,700 people), and Special education teachers (173,072 people).

The most specialized majors at Western New Mexico University in 2021 are Public Administration and Social Service (240 degrees awarded), Precision Production (39 degrees), Engineering Technologies (44 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (49 degrees), and EDUCATION. (133 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Western New Mexico University are Public Administration and Social Service (240 degrees awarded), Precision Production (39 degrees), Engineering Technologies (44 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (49 degrees), and EDUCATION. (133 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2,760,534 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (272,130 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (233,031 people), Individual & family services (150,700 people), and Computer Systems Design (118,758 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 (2021)

Social Work
138 degree-majors awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
36 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
20 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at Western New Mexico University was Social Work with 138 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

259

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

491

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 259 degrees were awarded to men at Western New Mexico University, which is 0.527 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (491).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Western New Mexico University in Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology, which is 10 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 201 degrees were awarded to men at Western New Mexico University in Social Work, which is 6.09 times more than the 33 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

27%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 14% 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, 27% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% 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.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (33.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Western New Mexico University is Female and Black or African American (33.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
318 degrees awarded
White
285 degrees awarded
Black or African American
44 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Western New Mexico University is hispanic or latino (318 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (285 degrees).

3.2% of degree recipients (24 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
202 degrees awarded
White Female
200 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
116 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Western New Mexico University is hispanic or latino female (202 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (200 degrees).

Operations

Western New Mexico University has an endowment valued at nearly $16.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 111k (0.679%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Western New Mexico University had a total salary expenditure of 71.6M. Western New Mexico University employs 37 Assistant professors, 31 Associate professors and 20 Professors. Most academics at Western New Mexico University are Female Assistant professor (25), Female Associate professor (16), and Male Associate 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 47 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 46 employees, and Management with 36 employees.

Endowment

$16.3M

2021 Endowment

24.6%

growth from 2020

Western New Mexico University has an endowment valued at about $16.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Western New Mexico University grew 24.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $34.1M 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

$5.35M - Federal
$2.62M - State
$34.9k - Local

As of 2021, Western New Mexico University received $5.35M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.62M from state grants and contracts, and $34.9k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$19.6M

2021 Salaries

0.257%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Western New Mexico University paid a median of $19.6M in salaries, which represents 27.3% of their overall expenditure ($71.6M) and a 0.257% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.13M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Western New Mexico University paid a total of $6.13M to 96 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

37 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

47 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Western New Mexico University were Assistant professor with 37 employees, Associate professor with 31 employees, and Professor with 20 employees.

In 2021, 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 47 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 46 employees, and Management with 36 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Western New Mexico University was Female Assistant professor with 25 employees, Female Associate professor with 16 employees, and Male Associate professor with 15 employees.

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