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Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

ENMU-Portales

Portales, New Mexico 88130

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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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate54.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 965

Reading & WritingMid: 500
430540
MathMid: 480
420530

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 19
1521

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

54.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

965

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$6,199

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

8000.0%

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

Programs (121)

Student Life

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
8 Years$36,430
10 Years$38,550

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$28,500
Men
$42,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

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)

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