Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus

  • 3/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Portales, NM
  • 5.0 1 review
#4 Best Public Universities in New Mexico

Overview

Total enrollment

5,725
Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus overview
Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • 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

ENMU is rated within the lower 24% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    3 out of 10
  • Academics
    3 out of 10
  • Resources
    3 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    3 out of 10
  • Value
    6 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 830/1060
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 17/23
  • GPA 3.23

Acceptance Rate

91.7%
Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus applications overview
  • Applications Due Aug 24, 2027
  • Enrollment Rate 37%
  • Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

New Mexico Resident Tuition

$7,194

Out of State Resident Tuition

$9,174

Breakdown

In State Costs for Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus
  • Tuition $7,194
  • Books and Supplies $950
  • Other Fees $3,000
  • Room and Board $8,446
  • Budget for Other Expenses $4,782
  • Total One Year Cost $24,372

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$33,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

24% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus are Education, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Business. 18% of students major in Education, 18% in Liberal Arts and Humanities, and 14% in Business.

  • Education 18%
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 18%
  • Business 14%
  • Visual and Performing Arts 8%
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 7%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=187648.

GPA calculator: Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026