Western New Mexico University
Investment & Impact
| Men's tennis expenses | $161,459 |
|---|---|
| Women's tennis expenses | $174,204 |
How much does Western New Mexico University spend on men's tennis?
Western New Mexico University reported $161,459 in total men's tennis expenses in the 2025 EADA survey, ranking #434 of 962 men's tennis programs nationally. Figures are school-reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does Western New Mexico University offer athletic scholarships for men's athletes?
In the 2025 EADA survey, Western New Mexico University's athletically related student aid averaged about $9,823 per men's athlete across all men's sports. Aid is reported at the school level, not per team.
How much does Western New Mexico University spend on recruiting men's athletes?
Western New Mexico University reported $47,576 in total recruiting expenses for men's teams in the 2025 EADA survey (school-wide, all men's sports).
How does Western New Mexico University's spending compare between men's and women's tennis?
In the 2025 EADA survey, Western New Mexico University reported $161,459 in total men's tennis expenses and $174,204 in total women's tennis expenses.
Can college athletes in New Mexico earn NIL money?
New Mexico's Senate Bill 94 (2021) allows college athletes to earn NIL compensation and bars schools from revoking scholarships over NIL deals. (Verified 2026-06-11; source: https://www.nmact.org/file/Section_6.pdf.)
Public DOE EADA filing, 2025 survey · figures are school-reported
How big is the Western New Mexico University men's tennis roster?
Western New Mexico University listed 8 players on its men's tennis roster in its 2025 filing, 20% below the Lone Star Conference median of 10.
Western New Mexico University's men's tennis roster is smaller than it was: 8 players in 2025, down from 9 in 2020.
A smaller squad usually means each recruit is closer to the lineup, and one injury or transfer changes the team's season more.
| Survey year | Players | Coaches |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 9 | 1 |
| 2021 | 7 | 2 |
| 2022 | 9 | 2 |
| 2023 | 8 | 2 |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 |
How many coaches does Western New Mexico University men's tennis have?
Western New Mexico University lists 1 head coach and 1 assistant for men's tennis, which works out to about 4 players per coach, 23% below the NCAA Division II median of 5.2.
Fewer players per coach generally means more individual court time with a coach during practice.
What does Western New Mexico University spend on men's tennis?
Western New Mexico University reported $161,459 in total men's tennis expenses for 2025, 17% below the NCAA Division II median of $195,289.
Day-to-day operating spending on the men's team came to about $3,698 per player in 2025, well above the NCAA Division II median of $2,420, by 53%.
Against the Lone Star Conference median it is 22% below the Lone Star Conference median of $4,720.
Recruiting spending, which EADA reports for all men's sports at the school together rather than for tennis alone, was about $282 per male athlete in 2025, well above the NCAA Division II median of $112, by 152%.
Total men's tennis expenses rose 176% between 2020 and 2025, from $58,571 to $161,459.
Programs at this level may award athletic scholarships, usually as partial awards spread across the roster in tennis.
What is Western New Mexico University like academically?
Western New Mexico University is a mid-sized public university offering graduate degrees.
The full cost of attendance is around $21,562 a year, below the national median of $25,497, but the average family paid about $8,522 after grants and scholarships, in the bottom quarter nationally, so aid covers roughly 60% of the sticker price on average.
Tuition is $7,856 for NM residents and $14,342 for out-of-state students, a difference that matters when an athletic scholarship covers a fixed share.
43% of undergraduates receive federal Pell grants, a sign the school enrolls many families with limited income.
32% of students finish their degree within six years, in the bottom quarter nationally and 58% of first-year students return for a second year.
Ten years after enrolling, former students earn a median of $39,095, below the median of $40,747.
What can you study at Western New Mexico University?
No single field dominates: the largest, Education, is 18% of degrees, with Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business, Management & Marketing and others close behind.
The bachelor's degree programs below awarded the most degrees in the most recent College Scorecard field-of-study data; a recruit should ask the coach how practice and travel fit around a specific major’s lab or clinical hours.
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (35 degrees)
- Social Work (29 degrees)
- Criminal Justice and Corrections (28 degrees)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (20 degrees)
- Business/Commerce, General (19 degrees)
- Psychology, General (18 degrees)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations (17 degrees)
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (14 degrees)
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences (13 degrees)
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness (11 degrees)
What is Silver City, NM like to live in?
Western New Mexico University sits in Silver City, a remote town of about 9,574 people in Grant County, New Mexico.
Household incomes in Silver City, a median of about $39,025, sit far below the New Mexico median and likewise far below the national one, 50% lower than the country as a whole.
Housing is where the area is cheapest: a typical owner-occupied home is valued around $160,900, 31% below the New Mexico median and a typical rent of $851 a month is 17% under the state figure.
Getting around is quick: the average commute is 17 minutes against a national average near 27, and most people drive.
The age mix is close to the national picture, a median of 40, with 22% under 18 and 25% aged 65 or over.
What other teams does Western New Mexico University field?
Western New Mexico University also fields one other team with a public profile here.
Program Info
| Division | NCAA Division II |
|---|---|
| Conference | Lone Star Conference |
| Sport | Men's Tennis |
| Location | Silver City, NM |
| Enrollment | 2,026 |
| Type | public |
| Highest degree | Graduate |
Western New Mexico University is a public university located in Silver City, New Mexico, a small historic mountain town in the southwestern corner of the state. Silver City sits at roughly 6,000 feet in elevation at the edge of the Gila National Forest, giving the area a high-desert, outdoor-oriented setting with mild seasons and abundant sun. The town has deep roots as a former mining community and today carries an artsy, laid-back character, with a walkable historic downtown, local galleries, and easy access to hiking, climbing, and other outdoor recreation. As the city’s university, WNMU is a central part of community life, drawing students who value a close-knit campus, an affordable Southwestern college experience, and a quieter setting away from major metropolitan areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What division is Western New Mexico University men's tennis?
- Western New Mexico University men's tennis competes at the NCAA Division II level. The program is a member of the Lone Star Conference, one of the larger and more established Division II conferences, with member schools across the South and Southwest.
- Where is Western New Mexico University located?
- Western New Mexico University is located in Silver City, New Mexico, a small historic mountain town in the southwestern part of the state. Silver City sits at about 6,000 feet of elevation near the Gila National Forest and is known for its high-desert setting, walkable historic downtown, and outdoor recreation.
- What conference does Western New Mexico University play in?
- Western New Mexico University competes in the Lone Star Conference for NCAA Division II athletics. The Lone Star Conference is a long-running D2 conference with member institutions spread across several states in the South and Southwest.
- How do I get recruited for college tennis at the NCAA Division II level?
- To get recruited for Division II college tennis, build a clear athletic and academic profile, share recent match video and results, and make it easy for programs to find and evaluate you. On Level Field Combine you can create a profile and put yourself on a program's radar; any academic metrics you list are self-reported.
- What's the difference between NCAA Division II and Division I tennis?
- NCAA Division II tennis is often viewed as a balance between competitive athletics and the broader student experience. Compared with Division I, D2 programs typically have somewhat smaller scholarship budgets and more regionally focused schedules, while still offering structured, competitive college tennis. Many athletes choose D2 for that mix of meaningful competition and academic balance.
- How can I get on Western New Mexico University men's tennis's radar?
- The most direct way is to create a profile on Level Field Combine and express interest, sharing your game, recent results, video, and self-reported academic information. This lets the Western New Mexico University men's tennis program in Silver City, New Mexico discover recruits who fit what they are looking for. Level Field Combine is an independent recruiting platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the university.
- Does Western New Mexico University have a men's tennis team?
- Yes. Western New Mexico University fields a NCAA Division II men's tennis team in the Lone Star Conference and reported 8 players in its 2025 Equity in Athletics filing.
- What division is Western New Mexico University men's tennis?
- Western New Mexico University competes in NCAA Division II in the Lone Star Conference. Programs at this level may award athletic scholarships, usually as partial awards spread across the roster in tennis.
- How does the Western New Mexico University men's tennis roster compare with other Lone Star Conference programs?
- With 8 players in 2025, Western New Mexico University is 20% below the Lone Star Conference median of 10, based on 11 Lone Star Conference programs that reported men's tennis that year.
- How many coaches does the Western New Mexico University men's tennis team have?
- 2 on the 2025 filing (1 head, 1 assistant), about 4 players per coach, 23% below the NCAA Division II median of 5.2.
- How much does it cost to attend Western New Mexico University?
- The College Scorecard lists an average cost of attendance of $21,562 a year, and an average net price of $8,522 after grants and scholarships. Athletic aid, where the division allows it, comes on top of that and varies by recruit.
- Where is Western New Mexico University?
- Western New Mexico University is in Silver City, NM, in the Southwest region, in what the Department of Education classes as a town.
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