Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Portales, NM · Public · offers Graduate degrees
92%Acceptance rate
$4,904Average net price / year
45%Graduation rate
$38,550Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$16,500Median debt at graduation
3,357Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $7,194
- Out-of-state tuition
- $9,174
- Total cost of attendance
- $18,940
- Room & board
- $8,446
- Books & supplies
- $950
- Average net price
- $4,904
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $3,663
- $30–48k
- $3,080
- $48–75k
- $5,960
- $75–110k
- $8,388
- $110k+
- $9,996
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 91.7%
- Average SAT
- 964
- SAT reading (25–75%)
- 430–540
- SAT math (25–75%)
- 400–520
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 17–23
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 45%
- First-year retention
- 62%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $33,619
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $38,550
- Median debt (graduates)
- $16,500
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 36%
- Students with federal loans
- 19%
Programs: what graduates earn
26 of 113 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Undergraduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | — | $26,621 | — |
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 188 | $21,129 | $11,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $46,023 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $53,245 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 7 | $28,655 | — |
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | 40 | $88,085 | $17,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 10 | $83,465 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 27 | $52,579 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 137 | $43,186 | $18,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 41 | $41,896 | $24,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 53 | $40,645 | $18,191 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 67 | $40,085 | $16,375 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 8 | $33,674 | $18,858 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 36 | $31,599 | $17,375 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 33 | $30,513 | $17,239 |
| Sociology | 22 | $29,167 | $19,575 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 52 | $26,335 | $15,577 |
| Psychology, General | 47 | $19,844 | $17,900 |
| Biology, General | 24 | $27,180 | $9,714 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 11 | $22,943 | — |
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 16 | $98,411 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 62 | $72,914 | $27,848 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 65 | $66,460 | $44,750 |
| Education, General | 88 | $58,249 | $23,272 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 8 | $54,961 | $16,250 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 25 | $48,543 | $39,819 |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,357
- Graduate students
- 2,070
- Part-time
- 28%
- Women / men
- 63% / 37%
- White
- 36%
- Hispanic
- 46%
- Black
- 6%
- Asian
- 1%
- International
- 3%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 18:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $75,087 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 63%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.enmu.edu
- Also known as
- ENMU-Portales
Most popular fields
- Communication & Journalism – 2% of degrees
- Education – 8% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 38% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 1% of degrees
- Psychology – 6% of degrees
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting – 3% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus?
91.7% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 964 on the SAT.
How much does Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus cost?
The average net price after grants is $4,904 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $7,194 and the full cost of attendance is $18,940.
How much do Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $38,550 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
45% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.