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Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus admits nearly everyone — 91.7% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus anchors the college town of Portales, NM, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Air Transportation, where graduates median $103,617 four years out. Faculty pay averages $100,116 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 3,357 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 62% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 850 and 1070 — below the NM middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 850 and 1070; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 430 | 480 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 480 | 530 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 18 | 21 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus received 2,085 applications and admitted 1,145 (54.9%), with 490 enrolling.
How Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus compares
| Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | New Mexico median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 91.7% | 90.3% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $7,194 | $8,183 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $38,550 | $41,944 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus's median earnings are $38,550 — below the New Mexico benchmark of $41,944. Weigh that against the $7,194 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus prices by residency: $7,194 in-state versus $9,174 out-of-state — a $1,980 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus enrolls 3,357 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
45.1% graduate within six years. Roughly 55% don't — ask a Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Air Transportation | $103,617 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $95,650 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,614 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,454 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $55,379 |
| Biology, General | $51,496 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,075 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $51,003 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $50,598 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $48,819 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $44,300 |
| Psychology, General | $43,334 |
Median earnings for these 12 Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $38,550 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 32 additional Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 850–1070 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 91.7% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
54.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,145 admitted from 2,085 applicants.
How much does Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus cost?
In-state tuition is $7,194; out-of-state students pay $9,174. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $38,550 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New Mexico
- Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development — 97.5% admitted
- University of New Mexico-Main Campus — 95.2% admitted
- New Mexico State University-Main Campus — 89% admitted
- New Mexico Military Institute — 52.6% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.