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Eastern New Mexico University

About ENMU

Eastern New Mexico University has developed a strong reputation as New Mexico's public university with the private university feel since opening in 1934. Known across the state and region for its personal touch, ENMU offers a variety of services to help students succeed in their academic, personal and professional lives. Eastern offers award-winning academic programs at affordable costs. That's why our slogan is "Student Success—that's what it's all about!"

Fast Facts

  • New Mexico's largest regional comprehensive university
  • Four-year campus in Portales
  • Two-year campuses in Roswell and Ruidoso
  • Federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and member of Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities

Enrollment

  • More than 4,000 on main campus in Portales with 750 graduate students
  • Students from 45 states and 20 countries
  • Male: 40%
  • Female: 60%

Ethnic Diversity

  • African American: 6.84%
  • Native American: 2.54%
  • Asian: 1%
  • Hispanic: 28.4%
  • White: 56.04%
  • Nonresident alien: 1%
  • Unknown ethnicity: 4.18%

Academics

What's New

  • Digital Cinema Arts—first film degree at a New Mexico public university
  • Bachelor of Social Work available at seven sites in New Mexico
  • $44 million in campus improvements under way: Science Building expansion, new campus apartments, Campus Union renovation, fiber optic upgrades
  • State-of-the-art Communication Center for classes and public broadcasting

Tuition

Top Undergraduate Majors

    1. Elementary Education
    2. Business Administration
    3. Biology
    4. Education
    5. Physical Education
    6. Communication
    7. (tie) Criminal Justice and Psychology

Notable Alumni

Jack Williamson, science fiction author
Katherine D. Ortega, former U.S. treasurer
Mike Sinclair, four-time NFL Pro Bowl player
Ronny Cox, actor
Kysa Daniels, former CNN anchor