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Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus admits 92% of those who apply, which makes it open to most applicants. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%. The average SAT score of admitted students is 964 out of 1600 (midpoints: 500 in reading and writing, 480 in maths). The midpoint ACT score is 19 out of 36.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees, students from New Mexico | $7,194 |
| Tuition and fees, students from elsewhere | $9,174 |
| Room and meals on campus | $8,856 |
| Books and supplies | $950 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $18,675 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $5,238 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off (for a public college, students from inside the state). It is 18% below the median net price of colleges in New Mexico on this site ($6,404). International students are normally charged the out-of-state tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
Net price by family income
| Family income a year | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | $3,739 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $3,982 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $4,346 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $7,441 |
| Above $110,000 | $11,918 |
For students who received federal aid. A negative figure means grants were larger than the cost counted.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | NM median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 62% | 58% | 73% |
| Students who finish their degree (within one and a half times the normal length) | 39% | 28% | 49% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $44,198 | $44,265 | $53,132 |
| Median federal loan debt of those who finish | $13,750 | $15,428 | $19,994 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in New Mexico and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
40% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 19% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 63% women and 37% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 4 of the 20 colleges in New Mexico on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 700.
Other colleges in New Mexico of a similar size
- Western New Mexico UniversitySilver City, public
- New Mexico Highlands UniversityLas Vegas, public
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and TechnologySocorro, public
- Brookline College-AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, private for-profit
- St. John's CollegeSanta Fe, private nonprofit
- University of the SouthwestHobbs, private nonprofit
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus?
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus admits 92% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus?
Published tuition and fees are $7,194 a year for students from New Mexico and $9,174 for others. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
What is the graduation rate of Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus?
39% of first-time, full-time students finish within one and a half times the normal length of the course.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.