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Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

Portales, NM · Town · 3,357 students
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$4,904
Average net priceYour net price
In-state
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
42%
Graduation rate
54% typical
$38,550
Earnings 10 years on
$55,177 typical
92%
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Eastern New Mexico University is a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution renowned for offering one of the most affordable public university educations in the Southwest, alongside standout academic programs in communicative disorders, forensic science, aviation, and education. Set in the welcoming, close-knit community of Portales, campus life is defined by small class sizes, accessible faculty mentorship, active student organizations, and spirited NCAA Division II Greyhound athletics. The university distinguishes itself through exceptional hands-on learning facilities, including operating its own on-campus PBS and NPR broadcasting station (KENW) and maintaining close academic ties to the world-renowned Blackwater Draw archaeological site.

Location
Portales, NM, 88130 · Town campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
ABQ · Albuquerque
195 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$7,194$9,174
Housing & food (on campus)$8,446$8,446
Books & supplies$950$950
Cost of attendance$18,940$20,920 est.
Average net price$4,904Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$9,174
In-state: $7,194
Housing & food (on campus)$8,446
Books & supplies$950
Cost of attendance$20,920 est.
In-state: $18,940
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $4,904
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students
$0–30k
$3,663
$30–48k
$3,080
$48–75k
$5,960
$75–110k
$8,388
$110k+
$9,996
Grants from the school
74% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $4,071
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
42%
Within 4 yrs
25%
Back for yr 2
62%
Transferred
28%
Pell students: 35.0% · others: 42.8% 
8 yrs after starting
48% graduated · 31% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 19% left or unknown
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$33,619
10 yrs after entry$38,550
Debt
Median at graduation$16,500
Monthly payment$175
Middle 50% owe$3.6k–$18.5k
90th percentile$29,849
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
92%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
964
R 430–540 · M 400–520
ACT midpoint
19
Comp 17–23 · E 15–22 · M 16–23
SAT middle 50%: 830–1060
40080012001600
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 92.4% · women 91.2% 
Yield: 37.0% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 37%Women 63%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
18 : 1
Pell grant
36%
First-gen
46%
Family income
$28,573
Independent
38%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
24.0
Part-time
28%
Where first-years come from
In state (NM)
70.9%
Out of state
25.5%
International
2.7%

Most out-of-state first-years from: TX 114 · AZ 8 · CA 6 · OK 3 · CO 2

Race & ethnicity
White
36%
Hispanic
46%
Black
6%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
3%
AI/AN
3%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Rodeo
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$33,619
After 10 yrs
$38,550
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities137
Business Administration, Management and Operations67
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions53
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services52
Psychology, General47
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods41
Air Transportation40
Criminal Justice and Corrections36
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas33
Accounting and Related Services27
Biology, General24
Sociology22
Computer and Information Sciences, General14
Music14
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General11
Fine and Studio Arts11
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$63M
Full-time faculty
63%
Faculty salary
$8,343/mo
Teaching spend
$7,348
per student
Federal loans
19%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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