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 3,756, and admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 33%. The university offers 49 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 40%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $4,074, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $6,114.

Portales, NM

$4,074

Avg in-state
tuition

$6,114

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

33%

Acceptance Rate Insight

33% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

59%

Retention Rate Insight

59% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

40%

Graduation Rate Insight

40% 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 scoresRequired

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required or recommended

Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

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 Percentile860-1100

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

5k

Students enrolled

82%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

36%

Unknown

18%

Black

5%

Hispanic

33%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

2%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

42% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

42%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

34

Total Online Enrollment

4,075

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

56% On-campus

44% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold67% online

AssociateCheck Bold10% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold45% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold67% online

Master'sCheck Bold54% 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

45%

State Grant Aid

88%

Institution Grant Aid

24%

Pell Grant

42%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,027
State Grant Aid$4,708
Institution Grant Aid$1,382
Pell Grant Aid$4,515

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.
2Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences.
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
7Culinary, Entertainment, And Personal Services.
8Education.
9Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
10Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
11English Language And Literature/Letters.
12Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
13Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
14Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
15Health Professions And Related Programs.
16History
17History.
18Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
19Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
20Mathematics And Statistics.
21Natural Resources And Conservation.
22Philosophy And Religious Studies.
23Physical Sciences.
24Psychology.
25Security And Protective Services.
26Social Sciences.
27Transportation And Materials Moving.
28Visual 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.