Eastern New Mexico University: Review & Facts

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Eastern New Mexico University is a medium four-year, public school with 5,110 students enrolled. This school was established in 1927 and is the only school located in Portales, New Mexico.

Academic Offerings

Eastern New Mexico University will give you the option to earn a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, 2-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
61
Eastern New Mexico University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 61 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Education, Medical, Business, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Eastern New Mexico University student retention rate is relatively low at 62% (close to New Mexico average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
62%
Fair
The graduation rate at Eastern New Mexico University is low: 31%.

Student to faculty ratio at Eastern New Mexico University is decent - 16:1. Find out more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is low, around $6,200 per year. The additional fees at Eastern New Mexico University not covered by tuition are nearly $2,600; this comes to $8,800 per year.

Read the details about Eastern New Mexico University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
28%
Hard
According to recent data, 1,713 applications were submitted and 472 were accepted, so it is quite challenging to enroll at this school.

The school might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Eastern New Mexico University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,900
Medium
Eastern New Mexico University provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Eastern New Mexico University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Eastern New Mexico University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 800 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low, approximately $3,900 per year.

Based on the college crime data, Eastern New Mexico University appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Eastern New Mexico University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Eastern New Mexico University
ENMU Station 2, 1500 S Ave K
Portales, New Mexico
88130, USA
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