Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Campus

Overview

Eastern New Mexico University-Ruidoso Campus is a branch community college of the Eastern New Mexico University system, located in the mountainous town of Ruidoso, New Mexico. It offers a variety of associate degrees, certificates, and personal enrichment programs, with a particular emphasis on vocational and career-oriented education. The campus is nestled in the Sierra Blanca mountain range, providing a scenic and tranquil environment. Established in 1991, the campus has evolved to include distance learning and online course offerings in addition to its on-site classes, in response to the educational needs of south-central New Mexico and beyond. Eastern New Mexico University-Ruidoso maintains an open admissions policy, focusing on accessibility and offering educational opportunities to a diverse student body. On-campus housing is not provided, as the institution functions primarily as a commuter college. Popular academic programs include nursing, business administration, and information systems, aligning with the vocational aims of the institution.

Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Campus has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  151 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 540 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $1,704 plus fees of $100.