ENMU-Portales Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 91.66%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 940. Below average SAT scores, indicating a less competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $7,074
- Out-of-State Tuition: $9,054
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at ENMU-Portales:
- Total Enrollment: 5,725, including 3,630 online students
- 4,239 Undergraduate, 1,486 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 34.8% men, 65.2% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 45%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 25%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 62%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 82 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 51 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 13 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
ENMU-Portales Overview
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus (ENMU-Portales) is a four-year, public school located in Portales, NM. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The ENMU-Portales's tuition & fees is $7,074 for New Mexico residents and $9,054 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 63% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,891.
The school has a total enrollment of 5,725 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
ENMU-Portales's acceptance rate is 91.66% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 36.96%. The median SAT score is 940 and the ACT score is 20.
ENMU-Portales ranked 2nd in New Mexico Colleges rankings. Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is $7,074 for in-state students and $9,054 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $5,706 for in-state students and $7,480 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $7,427 for New Mexico residents and $9,403 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $5,970 for New Mexico residents and $7,743 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,074 | $9,054 |
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| Graduate | $5,706 | $7,480 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,427 | $9,403 |
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| Graduate | $5,970 | $7,743 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at ENMU-Portales
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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