Outcomes at Western New Mexico
Graduation Rate
31.06%
Transfer-out Rate
0.76%
Retention Rate
62.00%
The graduation rate at Western New Mexico University is 31.06% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New Mexico. 82 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 264 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 30.67%.
The transfer-out rate is 0.76% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New Mexico. The retention rate (full-time students) is 62% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New Mexico.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Western New Mexico University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Western New Mexico University. 82 students have completed and 2 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 20 students still enrolled and 160 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 264 | 153 | 111 |
| Completers | 82 (31.06%) | 43 | 39 |
| Transfer-out | 2 (0.76%) | 2 | - |
| Still Enrolled | 20 (7.58%) | 8 | 12 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 160 (60.61%) | 100 | 60 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 16 students have completed in 4 years and additional 13 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 16 (10.46%) |
4 (5.88%) |
12 (14.12%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 13 (8.50%) |
6 (8.82%) |
7 (8.24%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 6 (3.92%) |
4 (5.88%) |
2 (2.35%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 31.06% (82/264) | 35.20% (44/125) | 27.34% (38/139) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 20.00% (1/5) | 20.00% (1/5) | - (0/0) |
| Asian | 23.08% (3/13) | 25.00% (3/12) | 0.00% (0/1) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 25.00% (4/16) | 30.77% (4/13) | 0.00% (0/3) |
| Hispanic | 31.06% (50/161) | 33.33% (24/72) | 29.21% (26/89) |
| White | 28.00% (14/50) | 40.00% (6/15) | 22.86% (8/35) |
| Two or More Race | 50.00% (1/2) | - (0/0) | 50.00% (1/2) |
| Unknown | 37.50% (3/8) | 33.33% (1/3) | 40.00% (2/5) |