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Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

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Portales, NM

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Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus, in Portales, NM, is a public mid-sized school, enrolling around 3,357 students. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 92% of applicants. Among reported majors, Air Transportation shows the strongest outcomes -- $103,617/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate92%
SAT range830–1060
ACT range17–23
Undergrads3,357
Yield (admits who enroll)92%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$18,940
4-year grad rate42%
Median earnings, 10yr out$38,550

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans19%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out48%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$51,496/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$55,454/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$44,300/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$51,075/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$51,003/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$95,650/yr
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions$50,598/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$48,819/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$56,614/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$55,379/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$43,334/yr
Transportation and Materials Moving
Air Transportation$103,617/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity730
Typical room charge$3,896
Typical board charge$4,274

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus in Portales, NM admits approximately 92% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus?

Admitted students at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus typically score between 830–1060 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus?

Admitted students at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus typically score between 17–23 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus cost?

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus's total cost of attendance is reported at $18,940 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus require students to live on campus?

No -- Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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