by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Western New Mexico University degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Western New Mexico University measures up.
Western New Mexico University is ranked #635 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C (above average for value). Within New Mexico, it ranks #17 of 33 for value.
Among the majors Western New Mexico University offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching | #1 of 66 |
| Secondary Education | #5 of 404 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #8 of 243 |
| Elementary Education | #15 of 681 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | #15 of 210 |
| Marketing | #26 of 534 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | #28 of 789 |
| Criminal Justice Studies | #29 of 425 |
| Education | #37 of 960 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | #37 of 638 |
Read the full Western New Mexico University value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Western New Mexico University is ranked #9 out of #32 in New Mexico for quality and #17 out of #33 for New Mexico value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Western New Mexico University financial aid page to be sure.
Western New Mexico University is ranked #635 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Western New Mexico University is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Western New Mexico University costs about $9,673. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $38,692 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $21,312 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $8,522 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $9,673 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $38,692 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Western New Mexico University net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Western New Mexico University costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Western New Mexico University degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $85,248 | — | — |
| All Students | $38,692 | #635 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $34,088 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $85,248 | — | — |
| All Students | $38,692 | #17 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $34,088 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Western New Mexico University shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $7,881 |
| $30K–$48K | $6,940 |
| $48K–$75K | $12,883 |
About 91% of Western New Mexico University undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $13,441 per year. Get more details on the Western New Mexico University financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Western New Mexico University net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.