Eastern New Mexico University
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. a public school with 3,186 students.
About This School
Eastern New Mexico University is a public institution located in Portales, New Mexico with approximately 3,186 undergraduate students enrolled. Eastern New Mexico University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 55%. The average net price after financial aid is $6,199 per year. The graduation rate is 40%, and the typical graduate earns $34,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Eastern New Mexico University is a public university with a main campus in Portales, New Mexico, and two associate degree-granting branches, one at Ruidoso and one at Roswell. ENMU is New Mexico's largest regional comprehensive university and is the most recently founded state university in New Mexico. It is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution and a member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities. The ENMU System consists of three campuses.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $6,199/year after aid and only $11,000 in median debt at graduation, this is one of the most affordable college options you'll find anywhere. However, the 40% graduation rate and 62% freshman retention rate are real warning signs — most students who start here don't finish — and median earnings of $34,800 a decade out suggest limited financial upside. Worth considering if you need an affordable path and have a clear plan to stay on track, but go in with eyes open about the completion challenge.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,186 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Eastern New Mexico University
ENMU Station 2, 1500 S Ave K
Portales, NM 88130
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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