ENMU Admission Requirements
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ENMU Admission Overview
ENMU admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year ENMU admitted 91.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.23 GPA (B+) and SAT 830-1060 / ACT 17-23. ENMU is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
ENMU is test-optional for 2026-27. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
ENMU Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus
Acceptance Rate
The ENMU acceptance rate is 91.7%. Last year, 1,583 of 1,727 applicants were admitted. That is the 5th lowest acceptance rate in New Mexico.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into ENMU and can you get accepted?
ENMU is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus typically 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. 37% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
ENMU GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.23Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.23
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at ENMU typically have around a 3.23 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. ENMU is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #7 in New Mexico for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
ENMU Test Policy
Test Submission Requirements
Eastern New Mexico University does not require SAT or ACT scores if you have a 2.50 high school GPA. First-year applicants may also qualify with a 17 ACT or a 920 SAT. Scores are optional for diploma holders and are used for scholarships, out-of-state waivers, and placement; ACCUPLACER is available if you omit them. GED applicants still need a 17 ACT or 920 SAT.
Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.enmu.edu/images/academics/catalogs/undergrad-catalog.pdf
ENMU SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
830-1060Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
51%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 430
- Math 400
- Composite 830
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 540
- Math 520
- Composite 1060
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at ENMU typically score around a 950 SAT (middle 50% 830–1060) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 31st percentile nationally. ENMU ranks #5 in the state of New Mexico for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 830 to 1060
SAT policy
ENMU is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 950 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
ENMU ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
17-23Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
14%25th Percentile Scores
- English 15
- Math 16
- Composite 17
75th Percentile Scores
- English 22
- Math 23
- Composite 23
Average ACT
Incoming testers at ENMU typically have around a 20 ACT (mid-50 17–23) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 51st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. ENMU places #4 among colleges in New Mexico for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 17 to 23
ACT policy
You may apply to ENMU without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 20.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
67% of Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 39% are in the top quarter.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Aug 24, 2027Days left to Apply
337Applicants have 337 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 24, 2027.
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.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
ENMU is test-optional for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 91.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.23 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (830-1060); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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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