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Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

Portales, NMPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 92% Acceptance
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92%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$4,904
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
3.4K
Students
Medium campus body
$33,619
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is a public institution located in the town setting of Portales, NM. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 92%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
3.4K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
92% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading430 - 540
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math400 - 520
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite17 - 23
1typical 50% range36
92%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences17% of degrees
Business & Marketing8% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Air Transportation.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,617
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $17,108
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,803
Earnings 5yr: $96,975
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,650
Earnings 5yr: $103,079
Debt: $18,750
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,204
Earnings 5yr: $62,490
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,168
Earnings 5yr: $59,655
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,246
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,176
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,614
Earnings 5yr: $44,100
Debt: $17,912
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,454
Earnings 5yr: $46,051
Debt: $19,250
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,379
Earnings 5yr: $49,919
Debt: $22,301
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,496
Earnings 5yr: $47,560
Debt: $8,632
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,075
Earnings 5yr: $45,082
Debt: $24,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,003
Earnings 5yr: $54,215
Debt: $18,500
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,598
Earnings 5yr: $48,443
Debt: $20,378
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,573
Earnings 5yr: $36,092
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,819
Earnings 5yr: $43,301
Debt: $25,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,023
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,300
Earnings 5yr: $46,067
Debt: $20,054
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,334
Earnings 5yr: $41,571
Debt: $20,050
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $39,360
Earnings 5yr: $41,363
Debt: $11,110

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$4,904
In-State Tuition$7,194
Out-of-State Tuition$9,174
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

36%
Pell Grants
19%
Take Loans
48%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$33,619
+15% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$38,550

Completion Signals

45%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
62%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$119/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

37%
Men
63%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 37% men and 63% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
46%
Part-Time Share
28%
Avg Family Income
$37,953
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