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Chances of getting into Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
32%
Admission Difficulty for Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition High 
How hard is it to get into ENMU and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at ENMU is 32%.  It ranks #1 in New Mexico and #104 in the nation for lowest rate of acceptance. ENMU is a highly competitive school to get into with a lesser chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 481 out of 1,480 applicants were admitted.

The school has extremely easy admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 79 percent (SAT 860/1100 ACT 16/22). Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.23. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. Of those applicants who were admitted, 73% enrolled. With over half of admitted students enrolling, acceptance by Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus is a prized outcome for many students.

The ENMU application fee is $0 and applications are due by Jun 15.

Testing Requirements

You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to confirm the most up to date testing requirements.

ENMU SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
860-1100
Applicants Submitting SAT 
27%
SAT Scores for Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 430
SAT Math 25th 430
SAT Composite 25th 860
SAT Scores for Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 570
SAT Math 75th 530
SAT Composite 75th 1100
Average SAT Score 980

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus?

Students who get into Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus score in the top 83 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 860-1100. The school consistently admits SAT composite scores down to 860 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 740. The average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 980 out of 1600. ENMU ranks #5 in New Mexico for highest average SAT composite score. 27 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1100 and Above Good >48%
980 to 1100 Avg + 33%-48%
860 to 980 Avg - 21%-33%
740 to 860 Reach 12%-21%
Less than 740 Low <12%
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ENMU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
16-22 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
44%
ACT Scores for Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 14
ACT Math 25th 15
ACT Composite 25th 16
ACT Scores for Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 21
ACT Math 75th 21
ACT Composite 75th 22
Average ACT Score 19

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into ENMU?

ENMU regularly accepts students who score 16 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 75 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 16-22. We estimate the school accepting a minimum ACT composite score around 13 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 19 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 22 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #5 in New Mexico for highest average ACT composite score. 44 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
22 and Above Good >48%
19 to 22 Avg + 33%-48%
16 to 19 Avg - 21%-33%
13 to 16 Reach 12%-21%
Less than 13 Low <12%
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ENMU GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.23
Typical High School Grades 
B

What GPA do you need to get into Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus?

Applicants need about average high school grades to get into ENMU. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus was 3.23 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #7 in New Mexico for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to ENMU will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

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High School GPA's for admitted Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 8.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 11.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 14.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 16.0% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 19.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 26.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 6.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

67% of Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 14%
Top 25% of class 39%
Top 50% of class 67%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 833 647 1,480
Accepted 257 224 481
Acceptance Rate 31% 35% 32%
Enrolled 180 169 349
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 70% 75% 73%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jun 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
75

Applicants have 75 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jun 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus Application Requirements
Test Scores Required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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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.

FAQs

Does Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus prefer SAT or ACT?

27% of students submit their SAT scores to ENMU. 44% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus?

33% of those who apply are granted admission to ENMU. Admission competition is high and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 860 and 1100. 27% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 16 and 22. 44% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.