Western New Mexico University is located in Silver City, New Mexico. They offer a pre-licensure BSN program and an RN to BSN, which is offered online. The RN to BSN program can be completed in two years.
The nursing school at Western NM University/BSN is a public institution located in Silver City, New Mexico. Its nursing programs are accredited by CCNE.
Degree types you can earn at Western NM University/BSN include Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus and online formats. The level of nursing programs offered to nursing students include Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree and RN to BSN level degrees.
For nursing students in New Mexico, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 69.35% and for BSN programs is 91.28%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is N/A% and for BSN programs is N/A%.
Out of 26 nursing schools in New Mexico, the nursing program at Western NM University/BSN ranks #1 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #186. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 92.48%, giving the Western NM University/BSN an overall grade of A.
Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for Western NM University/BSN
- Grade: A
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 92.48%
- New Mexico State Rank: 1
- National Rank: 186
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Compare New Mexico Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
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Number of Nursing Programs | 17 | 11 |
Average NCLEX Passing Rate | 69.35% | 91.28% |
NCLEX Passing Rate Range | 16.20% to 96.50% | 79.76% to 95.72% |
Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for New Mexico | BSN Rankings for New Mexico |
Western NM University/BSN
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- 1000 W. College Ave, Silver City, NM - 88061
- (505) 538-6336

- NCLEX Passing Rate: (A) 92.48%
- Programs: Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Associate, Bachelor
University Information
Total Faculty: 100
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $6,558
Book and Supplies: $1,600
Percent Received Aid: 97%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $8,780
Percent Admitted: N/A
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: N/A
Graduation Rate: 28%
Cities in New Mexico Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Silver City or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in New Mexico? Compare average NCLEX scores, in-state and out-of-state tuition costs as well as schools with strong alumni networks. The following is a list of cities in with accredited nursing programs in New Mexico: Alamogordo, Albuquerque, Carlsbad, Clovis, Crownpoint, Espanola, Farmington, Gallup, Hobbs, Las Cruces, Las Vegas, Los Lunas, Portales, Ranchos de Taos, Roswell, Santa Fe and Silver City
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Additional Nursing Programs in New Mexico
- Brookline College Traditional College
- Carrington College-Albuquerque
- Clovis Community College
- CNM BSN & UNM BSN Aggregated
- Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
- Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus
- Luna Community College
- National American University
- National American University-Albuquerque West
- Navajo Technical University
- New Mexico Highlands University
- New Mexico Junior College BSN & UNM BSN Aggregated
- New Mexico State University - Doña Ana Community College
- New Mexico State University-Alamogordo
- New Mexico State University-Carlsbad
- New Mexico State University-Las Cruces
- Northern New Mexico College
- PIMA Medical Institute
- San Juan College BSN & UNM BSN Aggregated
- University of New Mexico - Santa Fe College of Nursing
- University of New Mexico College of Nursing
- University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus
- University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus
- University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus
- UNM Taos BSN & UNM BSN Aggregated
- Western NM University/BSN
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Sources: The State Board of Nursing from Each State, U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education – OPE, National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics