Eastern New Mexico University

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About Eastern New Mexico University

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

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 3,833, and admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 28%. The university offers 50 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 36%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $4,194, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $6,174.

Portales, NM

$4,194

Avg in-state
tuition

$6,174

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

62%

Retention Rate Insight

62% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

36%

Graduation Rate Insight

36% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. 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 scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired for some

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*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 Percentile16-22

SAT 25th-75th Percentile850-1090

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

6k

Students enrolled

84%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

21%

Unknown

2%

Black

3%

Hispanic

26%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

60% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

60%

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Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

49

Total Online Enrollment

4,267

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

41% On-campus

59% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold86% online

AssociateCheck Bold30% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold54% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold100% online

Master'sCheck Bold77% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

50%

State Grant Aid

90%

Institution Grant Aid

33%

Pell Grant

60%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,220
State Grant Aid$5,933
Institution Grant Aid$1,711
Pell Grant Aid$4,422

Financial Outlook

$17k

Average student debtafter graduation

$29k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

6.4%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Rodeo
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields.
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
6Culinary, Entertainment, And Personal Services.
7Education.
8Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
9English Language And Literature/Letters.
10Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
11Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
12Health Professions And Related Programs.
13History.
14Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
15Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
16Mathematics And Statistics.
17Natural Resources And Conservation.
18Philosophy And Religious Studies.
19Physical Sciences.
20Psychology.
21Social Sciences.
22Transportation And Materials Moving.
23Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.