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Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

ENMU-Portales

Portales, New Mexico 88130

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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College town

Known for health sciences — excellent value

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is a public institution in Portales with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 965, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3.2K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

40% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $38,550 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $6,199.

Established
1927
Motto
Explore. Experience. Excel.
Type
Public university
Division
Division II

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55%Acceptance
965SAT Avg
3,186Students
17:1Student:Faculty
40%Grad Rate
$38,550Earnings 10yr
$6,199Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate54.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 965

Reading & WritingMid: 500
430540
MathMid: 480
420530

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 19
1521

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$6,863
Tuition (out-of-state)$8,843
Room & Board$8,446
Books & Supplies$950
Total Cost of Attendance$18,503
Average Net Price$6,199
Median Debt at Graduation$16,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$175

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$4,722
$30–48K$5,663
$48–75K$7,332
$75–110K$8,346
$110K+$11,849

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

80.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

-3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

21

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

4

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

3

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

6

Drug Arrests

5

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (121)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

62%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
3,186
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
46%
Pell Grant Recipients
32%

Race & Ethnicity

White 37%
Black 5%
Hispanic 45%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate39.8%
Freshman Retention61.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$33,619
10 Years$38,550

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • From 1934 to 1940, the institution, first named Eastern New Mexico Junior College (ENMJC) operated as a community college.
  • In 1940, the third and fourth years of college were first offered, leading to a bachelor's degree, and the institution was renamed Eastern New Mexico College (ENMC).
  • ENMC was accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools as a four-year liberal arts college in 1946–47.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

93Average

Estimated from NM state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Dallaspop. 1.3M
390 mi(676 min)
Denverpop. 710K
395 mi(685 min)
Austinpop. 960K
424 mi(735 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ABQ Albuquerque195 mi
OKC Oklahoma City337 mi
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth374 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1828 mi · ~52h 49m drive
New York, NY1663 mi · ~48h 3m drive
Hartford, CT1741 mi · ~50h 18m drive
Providence, RI1805 mi · ~52h 9m drive
Albany, NY1695 mi · ~48h 58m drive
Syracuse, NY1582 mi · ~45h 42m drive
Rochester, NY1513 mi · ~43h 43m drive
Buffalo, NY1446 mi · ~41h 46m drive
Philadelphia, PA1597 mi · ~46h 8m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1350 mi · ~39h drive
Harrisburg, PA1509 mi · ~43h 36m drive
Newark, NJ1655 mi · ~47h 49m drive
Washington, DC1491 mi · ~43h 4m drive
Baltimore, MD1516 mi · ~43h 48m drive
Atlanta, GA1085 mi · ~31h 21m drive
Charlotte, NC1278 mi · ~36h 55m drive
Raleigh, NC1400 mi · ~40h 27m drive
Miami, FL1499 mi · ~43h 18m drive
Orlando, FL1350 mi · ~39h drive
Tampa, FL1306 mi · ~37h 44m drive
Nashville, TN945 mi · ~27h 18m drive
New Orleans, LA830 mi · ~23h 59m drive
Richmond, VA1465 mi · ~42h 19m drive
Chicago, IL1005 mi · ~29h 2m drive
Detroit, MI1233 mi · ~35h 37m drive
Minneapolis, MN918 mi · ~26h 31m drive
St. Louis, MO792 mi · ~22h 53m drive
Kansas City, MO593 mi · ~17h 8m drive
Indianapolis, IN1022 mi · ~29h 31m drive
Columbus, OH1188 mi · ~34h 19m drive
Cleveland, OH1281 mi · ~37h drive
Milwaukee, WI1032 mi · ~29h 49m drive
Dallas, TX390 mi · ~11h 16m drive
Houston, TX558 mi · ~16h 7m drive
Austin, TX424 mi · ~12h 15m drive
San Antonio, TX435 mi · ~12h 34m drive
Los Angeles, CA851 mi · ~24h 35m drive
San Francisco, CA1093 mi · ~31h 35m drive
San Diego, CA802 mi · ~23h 10m drive
Seattle, WA1351 mi · ~39h 2m drive
Portland, OR1285 mi · ~37h 7m drive
Denver, CO395 mi · ~11h 25m drive
Phoenix, AZ503 mi · ~14h 32m drive
Salt Lake City, UT652 mi · ~18h 50m drive
Honolulu, HI3409 mi · ~98h 29m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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