Silver City, NM · Public university · Town (remote)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $7,657 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $14,287 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,940 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,600 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $19,576 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $11,311 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $8,265 less than the sticker price — about 42% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-II |
| Men’s varsity sports (6) | Football (114), Basketball (18), Track & Field (17), Cross Country (15), Golf (10), Tennis (8) |
| Women’s varsity sports (7) | Softball (26), Basketball (14), Volleyball (14), Track & Field (12), Tennis (8), Cross Country (8), Golf (6) |
| Softball conference | Lone Star |
| Head softball coach | Ashley Hickman |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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