Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Acceptance Rate
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is a public research university in Portales, New Mexico, serving roughly 3,357 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 91.66% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $38,550 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,194
- 2024 Average Net Price: $4,904 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 91.66% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,357 71.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 45.09%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 45.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 19.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 63.1%
- Average SAT Score: 964
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,567
- Applicants (IPEDS): 2,085
- Room & Board: $8,446 annual estimate
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus: what the data shows
Common questions about Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus?
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is located in Portales, NM (ZIP 88130).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus public or private?
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is a Public institution.
How much does Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus cost?
Published tuition: $7,194 in-state, $9,174 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $4,904.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,663 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $3,080 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,960 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,388 |
| $110,001+ | $9,996 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $28,776.
How hard is it to get into Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus?
Admission rate: 91.66%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 964 and midpoint ACT 19.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus?
Total enrollment: 3,357 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 5,567 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,486 students.
About 72% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus?
150%-time completion rate: 45.09%.
First-year retention: 62.0%.
What do graduates of Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus earn?
Median earnings: $33,619 six years after entry; $38,550 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $16,500.
35.71% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (246 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (119 completions)
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist (111 completions)
- Education, General (93 completions)
- General Studies (76 completions)
- Special Education and Teaching, General (72 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (63 completions)
- Clinical/Medical Social Work (55 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (44 completions)
- Psychology, General (44 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 91.66%; completion rate 45.09%; median earnings $38,550 at 10 years; net price $4,904. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$7,194
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus was $7,194.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,904
2024 Value
In 2024 Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,904.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,616 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,904 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$28,776 4-Year In-State Tuition
$36,696 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$8,446 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$950 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$16,590 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$66,360 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus.
Financial Aid by Income Level
35.71% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
18.91% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $4,558 | $10,069 | $9,410 |
| 2014 | $4,858 | $10,633 | $10,090 |
| 2015 | $4,858 | $10,633 | $9,938 |
| 2016 | $5,618 | $11,393 | $9,503 |
| 2017 | $6,013 | $11,788 | $8,801 |
| 2018 | $6,326 | $8,247 | $10,325 |
| 2019 | $6,450 | $8,448 | $9,516 |
| 2020 | $6,648 | $8,688 | $8,961 |
| 2021 | $6,648 | $8,688 | $4,994 |
| 2022 | $6,863 | $8,843 | $7,669 |
| 2023 | $6,863 | $8,843 | $6,199 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
91.66% Acceptance Rate
2,085 Total Applicants
1,145 Students Admitted
490 First-Time Students Enrolled
42.79% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 964
ACT Average: 19
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus reported total enrollment of about 3,357 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 37% male and 63% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (45.6%), White (35.8%), and Black or African American (5.8%). About 35.71% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
71.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus in 2024 is 3,357 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 5,567 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,486 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
62.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 45.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
25.14% 100% Completion Time
45.09% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 25.14% of students graduating from Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 39% male / 61% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 39% male / 61% female
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist: 12% male / 88% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus.
Return on Investment
$16,500 Median Student Debt
$38,550 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
42.80% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1865.23% Return on Investment
4.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 49 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 246 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 119 completions
3. Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist: 111 completions
4. Education, General: 93 completions
5. General Studies: 76 completions
6. Special Education and Teaching, General: 72 completions
7. Elementary Education and Teaching: 63 completions
8. Clinical/Medical Social Work: 55 completions
9. Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 44 completions
Most popular programs at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 63.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,343
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,348
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is a public institution located in Portales, NM, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. Enrollment is approximately 3,357 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (45.6%), White (35.8%), Black or African American (5.8%). The admission rate is 91.66%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 964. The 150%-time completion rate is 45.09%. Approximately 35.71% of students receive Pell Grants. About 45.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Portales, NM 88130
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus located?
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is located in Portales, NM.
What is Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is 91.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,085 applicants and 1,145 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus cost?
Reported tuition is $7,194 and average net price is $4,904 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,446 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus?
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus reports undergraduate enrollment of about 5,567 students, Hispanic or Latino (45.6%), White (35.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus?
About 45.6% of students at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus reports midpoint SAT about 964 and midpoint ACT about 19.
What do graduates of Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus earn?
Median earnings are $33,619 six years after entry and $38,550 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus?
The 150%-time completion rate is 45.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $16,500.
Is Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus public or private?
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is a public institution located in Portales, NM.
Is Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus an HBCU?
No. Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus a tribal college?
No. Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.