Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Portales, New Mexico |
| Online | enmu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Eastern New Mexico University, located in Portales, New Mexico, is situated in the eastern part of the state approximately 20 miles from the Texas border. The main campus features Spanish Colonial Revival architecture across its 400-acre grounds in a rural setting. Founded in 1934 as a teacher's college, ENMU has evolved into a public comprehensive university serving eastern New Mexico and west Texas, with notable programs in communication disorders, education, and broadcast media. The university maintains an open admission policy and serves as the region's primary four-year higher education institution, offering both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Students typically reside in one of five residence halls on the traditional residential campus, where the ENMU Greyhounds compete in NCAA Division II athletics.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
ENMU is rated within the lower 28% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#972 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#402 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in New Mexico
#4 in Best Public Colleges in New Mexico
#6 in Best Value Colleges in New Mexico
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 850/1070 |
| ACT | 15/21 |
| GPA | 3.23 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 24, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
New Mexico Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $950 |
| Other Fees | $2,669 |
| Room and Board | $8,446 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,782 |
| Total One Year Cost | $21,041 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $950 |
| Other Fees | $2,669 |
| Room and Board | $8,446 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,782 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,021 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 18% |
| Business | 14% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 8% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=187648 IPEDS survey data for Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus.
Current students may use the Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025