2024 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$13,483

Net Price

%

Admitted

%

Enrolled

25%

Graduation Rate

12/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Western New Mexico University

is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 3,013. In 2021, there were 246 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #6 in New Mexico and ranks #1349 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor, Postgraduate Certificate, Master

Psychology Graduates

246

Total Enrollment

3,013

Type

Public, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Ranking for Western New Mexico University

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#6

New Mexico Rank

Combining ranking factors for 7 schools that offer psychology degrees in New Mexico, Western New Mexico University ranks #6.

#1349

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Western New Mexico University ranks #1349.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Western New Mexico University offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the postgraduate certificate level, the university offers General Psychology and Social Work. At the master level Social Work are offered.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BSPG CERTMA
General Psychology102
Social Work2967138
Total Graduates3969138
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 0 students applied to the Western New Mexico University. The university admitted % and % of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for New Mexico universities is 6,592. On average, all New Mexico institutions admit 71% and 40% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Western New Mexico University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 71%. Compared to all New Mexico four or more years colleges, the percentage is 57%.

The overall graduation rate for Western New Mexico University is 25%, compared to 38% for all New Mexico universities.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare WNMU to New Mexico Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Western New Mexico University to the average of all New Mexico four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

WNMU

0

Applicants

%

Percent Admitted

%

Percent Enrolled

71%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

25%

Graduation Rate

NM Colleges

6,592

Applicants

71%

Percent Admitted

40%

Percent Enrolled

57%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

38%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 96 or 43% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 128 or 57% part-time faculty members employed at Western New Mexico University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 96 or 43%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

WNMU

12 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

43%

Percent Full-Time

57%

Percent Part-Time

43%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

NM Colleges

15 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

46%

Percent Full-Time

54%

Percent Part-Time

45%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Western New Mexico University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $4,417, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,600.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $3,558 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,605.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Western New Mexico University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Western New Mexico University2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$10,590
On-Campus Living Expenses$4,288
Total Living Expenses$14,878
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$4,417
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$1,600
Total Undergraduate Expenses$20,895
In-State, Graduate Tuition$3,558
In-State, Graduate Fees$1,605
Total Graduate Expenses$5,163
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Western New Mexico University is $13,483. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Compare Western New Mexico University to all New Mexico universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

WNMU

$20,895

Cost to Attend

$6,764

Average Financial Aid

96%

Percent Receiving Aid

$13,483

Net Price

NM Colleges

$18,317

Cost to Attend

$6,072

Average Financial Aid

91%

Percent Receiving Aid

$8,827

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 168 or 96%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 1,378 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $6,764.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid1,378$6,764
Pell Grants821$4,455
Federal Student Loans622$6,911
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Western New Mexico University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

WNMU

1,378

Grant or Scholarship Aid

49%

Grants or Scholarships

821

Number of Pell Grants

29%

Pell Grants

622

Federal Student Loans

22%

Federal Student Loans

NM Colleges

2,660

Grant or Scholarship Aid

55%

Grants or Scholarships

1,321

Number of Pell Grants

27%

Pell Grants

850

Federal Student Loans

18%

Federal Student Loans

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