Eastern New Mexico University

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Station 2

Portales, NM 88130

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Phone: (505) 562-1011
2011-2012 Tuition
$4,147
in-state
$9,658
out-of-state
Students
4,087
enrolled
Admissions
rolling admission
59.8%
accepted

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Rank Not Published Regional Universities (West)

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Summary

Eastern New Mexico University is a public institution that was founded in 1934. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,087, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 344 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Eastern New Mexico University's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (West), Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $4,147 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $9,658 (2011-12).

School mission (as provided by the school):

Eastern New Mexico University provides an intensive first-year experience that includes a freshman seminar and learning communities for all incoming students. This first semester is supported with careful academic advising, the assessment of student learning, and the monitoring of students' satisfaction with campus services and activities. As students progress, their academic progress is monitored and supported by tutoring, mentoring, and advising services and by close interactions with faculty and staff. Opportunities for on-campus employment and activities provide students with the chance to build a campus network of friends and supporters. Whether they are taking online classes or studying in traditional, technology-supported classrooms, students find a personal touch, quality programs, and the opportunity for real learning throughout their undergraduate career. New undergraduate programs such as Digital Cinema Arts, large programs in broadcast communication, biology, teacher education, and business provide students with a wide range of majors preparing them for high-demand careers. Students can also pursue graduate study in many areas including anthropology, chemistry, speech-language pathology, sports administration, and school counseling. As a Hispanic-serving institution, Eastern New Mexico University takes very seriously its commitment to provide the opportunities of higher education to a diverse student body and to prepare them for a globally interconnected world. A special upper-division requirement allows students to explore global and diversity issues through interdisciplinary approaches. The University's goal is to meet students where they are academically, to enhance their learning and critical skills, to provide them with excellent training in their chosen major, and to assure their success in college and in their chosen careers.

General Information

School type public, coed college
Year founded 1934
Religious affiliation N/A
Academic calendar semester
Setting rural
2010 Endowment N/A

Applying

When applying to Eastern New Mexico University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 59.8 percent.

For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.

Selectivity selective
Fall 2010 acceptance rate 60%
Application deadline rolling
SAT/ACT scores must be received by August 1

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Academic Life

The student-faculty ratio at Eastern New Mexico University is 21:1. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 60.7 percent.

Class sizes N/A
Student-faculty ratio 21:1
4-year graduation rate N/A
Five most popular majors for 2010 graduates
Information not available

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Student Life

Eastern New Mexico University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,087. Eastern New Mexico University is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.

Total enrollment 5,075
Student gender distribution N/A
Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity N/A
Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority N/A
Collegiate athletic association NCAA II

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Campus Info & Services

Eastern New Mexico University offers a number of student services including health service and health insurance. Eastern New Mexico University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and student patrols. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Eastern New Mexico University.

Students who have cars on campus N/A
Health insurance offered Yes
Students required to own/lease a computer No

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In-state tuition and fees $4,147 (2011-12)
Out-of-state tuition and fees $9,658 (2011-12)
Room and board $5,612 (2010-11) - Low
Financial aid statistics N/A

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* Overview details based on 2010 data

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