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About Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

public masters universityselective admissionshealth and education focustest optional

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is a public university in Portales, NM, known for its public masters university, health and education focus, and test optional. With an acceptance rate of 28%, Eastern New Mexico is selective, typically enrolling around 436 students each year. Eastern New Mexico is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 840–1100, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Eastern New Mexico offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $10,260 per year; the sticker price of $21,830 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus acceptance rate and admitted student profile

selective

28%
Overall Accept Rate
970
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 840 – 1100 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

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Financial Aid
If you are a New Mexico resident, make sure to apply for the New Mexico Lottery Scholarship and the Legislative Lottery Scholarship early, as ENMU students from in state have access to funding that can significantly reduce your cost of attendance.
Application Strategy
ENMU has well regarded programs in fields like anthropology, education, and business, so if you are applying to one of these areas, make sure your application materials connect your goals directly to what that specific program offers rather than writing generically about the school.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$22k/yr$3.7k
30k-48k~$22k/yr$3.1k
48k-75k~$22k/yr$6.0k
75k-110k~$22k/yr$8.4k
110k+~$22k/yr$10.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

40%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$34k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,739
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

46%Hispanic
36%White
6%Black / African American
3%International
3%Unknown / Unreported
3%American Indian / AK Native
2%Two or More Races
1%Asian
1%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender37% Men · 63% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status97% Citizens and Immigrants · 3% International