Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,194

2024 Average Net Price

$6,416

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

91.7%

1,727 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

5,725

52.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

38.8%

213 Graduates

About

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is a higher education institution located in Roosevelt County, NM. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus were Liberal Arts & Sciences (162 degrees awarded), Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (27 degrees), and General Engineering Technology (6 degrees).

In 2024, 1,383 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus. 68.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (584 degrees), 1.01 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (579 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is $4,194, which is $−19,806 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is $4,194, which is $19,806 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,416.

In 2024, 63% of undergraduate students attending Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 19% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,194

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus was $4,194. The cost of tuition at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is $−19,806 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,416

2024 Value

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,416. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus grew by 4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,144

Room and Board

$950

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus was of $8,144 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 1.72% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $950. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

19%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 5% with respect to 2023, when 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus received 1,727 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 17.2% annual growth. Out of those 1,727 applicants, 1,583 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 91.7% acceptance rate.

There were 5,725 students enrolled at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus in 2024. 51% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus has an overall enrollment yield of 37%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

91.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,583

Accepted Out of 1,727

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus was 91.7% (1,583 admissions from 1,727 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 54.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 17.2%, while admissions grew by 38.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

51%

Submission Percentage (2024)

298

Scores Submitted (2024)

51% of enrolled first-time students at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus had a total enrollment of 5,725 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is 3,012 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,713. This means that 52.6% of students enrolled at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.2% Hispanic or Latino, 36.6% White, 4.86% Black or African American, 2.92% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.99% Two or More Races, 1.73% Asian, and 0.402% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (29.1%), followed by White Female (22.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (15.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (29.5%) and White Male (7.81%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

52.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,725 students. The full-time enrollment at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is 3,012 and the part-time enrollment is 2,713. This means that 52.6% of students enrolled at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

62%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus was 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
2,359 enrolled students
White
2,096 enrolled students
Black or African American
278 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is 41.2% Hispanic or Latino, 36.6% White, 4.86% Black or African American, 2.92% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.99% Two or More Races, 1.73% Asian, and 0.402% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 434 students (7.58%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 503 more women than men received degrees from Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is hispanic or latino (584 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (579 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is Liberal Arts & Sciences (162 degrees awarded), followed by Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (27 degrees) and General Engineering Technology (6 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (336 degrees awarded), Transportation (33 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (322 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,565,298 people), Secondary school teachers (496,248 people), Education administrators (287,647 people), Other managers (260,597 people), and Special education teachers (210,048 people).

The most specialized majors at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus in 2024 are Education (336 degrees awarded), Transportation (33 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (322 degrees), Communications (44 degrees), and Agriculture (21 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus are Education (336 degrees awarded), Transportation (33 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (322 degrees), Communications (44 degrees), and Agriculture (21 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus are Elementary & secondary schools (2,886,653 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (368,965 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (199,352 people), Computer Systems Design (181,967 people), and Construction (130,302 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus.

Most Common (2024)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
162 degrees awarded
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
27 degrees awarded
General Engineering Technology
6 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 162 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

440

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

943

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 440 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus, which is 0.467 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (943).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 97 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.651 times less than the 149 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 149 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.54 times more than the 97 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

26%

100% Completion Time

36%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 26% of students graduating from Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 36% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
584 degrees awarded
White
579 degrees awarded
Black or African American
59 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is hispanic or latino (584 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (579 degrees).

2.31% of degree recipients (32 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
439 degrees awarded
White Female
439 degrees awarded
White Female
428 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is white female (439 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (439 degrees).

Operations

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus has an endowment valued at nearly $63M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.49M (10.3%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus had a total salary expenditure of 81.9M. Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus employs 73 Assistant professors, 41 Instructors and 34 Associate professors. Most academics at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus are Female Assistant professor (47), Female Instructor (27), and Male Assistant professor (26).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus are: Service, with 60 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 56 employees, and Management with 51 employees.

Endowment

$63M

2024 Endowment

44.5%

growth from 2023

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus has an endowment valued at about $63M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus grew 44.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $17.1M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$37.6M

2024 Salaries

9.52%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus paid a median of $37.6M in salaries, which represents 45.9% of their overall expenditure ($81.9M) and a 9.52% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.67% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 7.92% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$12.7M

Instructional Salaries

168

Number of Employees

In 2024, Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus paid a total of $12.7M to 168 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus were Service with 60 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 56 employees, and Management with 51 employees.

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