–About ENMU–
Students choose Eastern New Mexico University for its personal touch, accredited academic programs and affordable costs. ENMU offers a variety of services to help students succeed in their academic, personal and professional lives. That's why our slogan is "Student Success—that's what it's all about!" ENMU, which opened in 1934, will celebrate 75 years of student success in 2009.
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
- 4,300 at ENMU in Portales with over 714 graduate students
- Students from 40 states and 20 countries
- Male: 44% undergraduate, 27% graduate
- Female: 56% undergraduate, 63% graduate
Ethnic Diversity
- African American: 4.7%
- Native American: 2.3%
- Asian: 1.14%
- Hispanic: 27.74%
- White: 56.5%
- Nonresident alien: 3.23%
- Unknown ethnicity: 4.37%
(Fall 2008 statistics)
Academics
- More than 60 associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees
- 95.6 percent student satisfaction rate
- Ranked highest in overall student satisfaction among N.M. universities each year since 1999-2000
- Hundreds of evening and online classes
- On-site videoconference courses at Cannon Air Force Base, Clovis, Hobbs, Roswell, Ruidoso and other locations
What's New
Majors and Programs
- Animal and dairy science
- Aviation science
- Digital cinema arts
- Emergency medical services management
- Environmental science
- Forensic science
- Hospitality management
- Professional technical education (graduate program)
Campus Construction
$60 million in campus improvements taking place through 2010
- Expanded/remodeled Science Building: opened in fall 2008
- Music Building renovation: begins in spring 2009
- Natatorium (indoor pool) repairs: opens late spring 2009
- New San Juan Village apartments: opened in fall 2007
- State-of-the-art Communication Center: opened in 2006
Tuition
- Second-lowest tuition and fees in New Mexico
- Texas students within a 135-mile radius qualify for Eastern's in-state tuition rate
Top Undergraduate Majors
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