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Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is a medium, public institution located in Portales, nm. Founded in 1934, Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus offers undergraduate degrees in 121 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 2,899 undergraduates
cost $6,738 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 27.6%
SAT score average 961
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.3
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is known for one of its top majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Business and Management
Other
Social Sciences and Psychology
Law and Legal Studies
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Education, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Air Transportation
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Criminal Justice and Corrections

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $6,738
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,170
Books & supplies $950
Other expenses $4,782
Cost of attendance* $20,640
Average financial aid package $14,957
Estimated cost $5,683 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $8,718
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,170
Books & supplies $950
Other expenses $4,782
Cost of attendance* $22,620
Average financial aid package $14,957
Estimated cost $7,663 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,899, with gender binary students split 38% male and 62% female.

Total enrollment

5,114

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
25%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
31%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
36%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus, students love their Student Government, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map ENMU Station 2, 1500 S Ave K, Portales, NM 88130
phone 575-562-1011
address www.enmu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government

Student activities board

Residence hall association

Ifc (inter-fraternity council)\panhellenic council

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus?

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is located in Portales, nm.

What is the acceptance rate at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus? 

The acceptance rate for Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is 28%.

What’s the average GPA for Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus?

The average high school GPA for Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus students was 3.3.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $82,560.

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