
Eastern New Mexico University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other public schools for out-of-state students.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$4,074
Avg in-state tuition
$6,114
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Eastern New Mexico University
Eastern New Mexico University is a small public university located on a rural campus in Portales, New Mexico. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,927, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 51%. The university offers 48 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 36%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $4,074, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $6,114.
Rankings
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- #2 Ranked in Cheapest and Most Affordable Online Colleges
- #2 Ranked in Cheapest and Most Affordable Online Colleges 2023
- #3 Ranked in Best 1-Year MBA Programs 2023
- #3 Ranked in Best Online History Programs 2023
- #6 Ranked in Most Popular Online Nursing Degree Programs
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
51% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
61% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
36% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 17-23
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 950-1160
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards5k
Students enrolled
99%
Online student enrollment
17:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
39%
Hispanic
34%
Unknown
15%
Black
4%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
64%
Socio-economic diversity
54% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
32
Total Online Enrollment
5,235
Percent of Programs Online
59% On-campus
41% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 75% online
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 42% online
Graduate Certificate 67% online
Master's 54% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $4,074 | $6,114 |
Graduate | $5,351 | $7,110 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $950 |
On-campus room and board | $7,526 |
On-campus other expenses | $4,498 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $7,498 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $4,498 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,665 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $17,048 | $19,088 |
Off-campus without family | $17,020 | $19,060 |
Off-campus with family | $8,689 | $10,729 |
Financial Breakdown
On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsStudents Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
54%
State Grant Aid
83%
Institution Grant Aid
27%
Pell Grant
54%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$16k
Average student debt after graduation
$29k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division II with football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Rodeo
- Softball
- Baseball
- Rodeo
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
BA
MA
DOC
Agriculture, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural and Extension Education Services
BA
MA
DOC
Dairy Science
BA
MA
DOC
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural and Extension Education Services
BA
MA
DOC
Dairy Science
BA
MA
DOC
2Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Agriculture, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Dairy Science
BA
MA
DOC
Agriculture, General
BA
MA
DOC
Dairy Science
BA
MA
DOC
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Bioinformatics
BA
MA
DOC
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
7Culinary, Entertainment, And Personal Services
BA
MA
DOC
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
8Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
9Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Technology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Technology, General
BA
MA
DOC
10Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
BA
MA
DOC
11English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
13Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
14Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical/Medical Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical/Medical Social Work
- Softball
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