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Overview

Eastern New Mexico, founded in 1934, is a public, comprehensive university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Business, Education and Technology, Fine Arts, and Liberal Arts and Sciences. Its 400-acre campus is in Portales, located in east-central New Mexico.

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School Facts

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 5,574
Established in 1934
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by ACBSP (Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs)
ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association)
CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
NCACS (North Central Assn. of Colleges and Schools)
NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
NLN (National League for Nursing)

Codes

SAT 4299
ACT 2636

Location

Eastern New Mexico University
1500 South Avenue K
Portales, NM 88130

575 562-1011
http://www.enmu.edu

400-acre campus in Portales (population: 12,184), 100 miles from both Amarillo and Lubbock, TX; two-year branch campuses in Roswell and Ruidoso. Served by bus; airports serve Amarillo and Lubbock; train serves Albuquerque (230 miles).

Campus Life

Housing available yes
Students are required to live in school housing yes
Campus housing is available to all unmarried students regardless of year yes
Students may have cars on campus yes
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing 28%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing 75%
Number of fraternities 2
Number of sororities 2
Total number of registered organizations 56
Policies
  • Class attendance policies set by individual instructors
  • Hazing prohibited
  • Other
  • Firearms prohibited on campus and in dorms.
Student activities available
  • Literary Magazine
  • Radio Station
  • Student Government
  • Student Newspaper
  • Television Station
  • Yearbook

Location

400-acre campus in Portales (population: 12,184), 100 miles from both Amarillo and Lubbock, TX; two-year branch campuses in Roswell and Ruidoso. Served by bus; airports serve Amarillo and Lubbock; train serves Albuquerque (230 miles).

Admissions

Application Fee None
Common application accepted no
Application deadline August 1 (priority deadline)
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some
Percent applicants admitted 62%

Admissions Contact

Cody Spitz
Director of Admissions
P: 800 367-3668
F: 575 562-2118
enrollment.services@enmu.edu

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
State residency

Important

Geographical residence

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship

Not Considered

Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Tuition

Cost
Tuition $2,838
Tuition Out-Of-State $8,350
Room $2,802
Board $1,514
Additional fees $1,308
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $9,462
Out-Of-State $14,974
Cost with financial aid
Total $9,462
Average financial aid - $11,079
Total with average financial aid $-1,617
Out-Of-State $3,895

Financial Aid

1,601 students applied for financial aid

46%
Of students's needs were fully met
Need-based
Scholarships & Grants
Federal $10,664,813
State $3,309,583
Institutional None
Other external None
Total $13,974,396
Non-need-based
Scholarships & Grants
Federal None
State None
Institutional $1,486,950
Other external $1,257,891
Total $2,744,841

Financial Aid Contacts

Financial Aid Office
P: 800 367-3668
F: 572 562-2198
financial.aid@enmu.edu

Financial Aid Officer
Brent Small
Director of Financial Aid
financial.aid@enmu.edu

Required forms
FAFSA

Financial Aid Deadline

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Athletics

Varsity Sport M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
football
rodeo
soccer
softball
track (indoor)
track (outdoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Intramural/recreational sports

Basketball, Dodgeball, Flag Football, Kickball, Softball, Soccer, Volleyball

Athletic Directors

Jeff Geiser (men's)
Director Of Athletics
jeff.geiser@enmu.edu

Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Lone Star Conference (Division II)
Mascot
Greyhounds/Zias
School colors
green and silver

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Agricultural Business
Agriculture
Agriculture Composite
Agriculture Education
Animal/Dairy Science
Anthropology
Applied Arts/Sciences
Art
Aviation Science
Biochemistry
Biology
Business Administration
Business Education
Chemistry
Communication
Communicative Disorders
Computer Science
Counseling
Criminal Justice
Digital Cinema Arts
Early Care/Education
Early Childhood Education
Education
Electronics Engineering Technology
Elementary Education
English
Environmental Science
Family/Consumer Sciences
Forensic Science
General Studies
Geology
History
Information Systems
Marketing Education
Mathematics
Medical Technology
Music
Music Education
Nursing
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Professional Chemistry
Professional/Technical Education
Psychology
Religion
School Guidance
Social Studies
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Student Designed Composite
Theatre
University Studies
Wildlife/Fishery Science

Most Popular Majors

  1. Criminal Justice
  2. Psychology
  3. Business Administration

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors
  • Weekend College

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

Student Body

Undergrad

 Men 1,920 (44%)
Women 2,486 (56%)
Students 4,406

Undergrad Home Town

 Out of State 1,057 (24%)
In State 3,349 (76%)
Students 4,406

Graduate

 Men 319 (27%)
Women 849 (73%)
Students 1,168

Undergrad Campus Living

 On Campus 1,234 (28%)
Off Campus 3,172 (72%)
Students 4,406

Enrollment

Total Campus Enrollment
5,574
Nonresident aliens
3%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
less than 1%
Hispanic/Latino
29%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
45%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
less than 1%

Transfer

Transfer Applicants Accepted

65%

Applicants Accepted Who Enroll

Available Semesters for Transfer

Fall, Spring, Summer

Minimum Requirements

College GPA: 2.00

Transfer application deadline

Fall: rolling
Spring: rolling
Summer: rolling

Transfer Requirements

Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
Required
College transcript(s)
Required
High school transcript
Required/GED not accepted
Interview
Required/GED not accepted
Essay or personal statement
Required/GED not accepted
Standardized test scores
Required/GED not accepted

Student Services

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Writing

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Braille services
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

International

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens
Countries most often represented
Brazil
Canada
China
India
Kenya
Nepal
Special services offered for international applicants
ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Special counselors/advisors

International Student Contact

Tracy Henderson
International Advisor
575 562-4697
international.advisor@enmu.edu