Eastern New Mexico University

Eastern New Mexico University, also known as ENMU, is a public university located in Portales, Roosevelt County, New Mexico, United States. It opened in 1934 as Eastern New Mexico Junior College (ENMJC). ENMU's main campus spreads across an area of more than 400 acres. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. ENMU is organized into the following academic divisions:

• College of Business
• College of Education and Technology
• College of Fine Arts
• College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

ENMU has an active Greek life. There are several social fraternities and sororities on campus including Lambda Theta Phi, Sigma Chi Fraternity, and Phi Kappa Psi. The campus also hosts several academic, sports, and cultural clubs and organizations.

Eastern New Mexico University Highlights

Where Eastern New Mexico University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in education and teaching, agricultural science and management, and liberal arts.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of students.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Eastern New Mexico University Students

The student enrollment at Eastern New Mexico University was 4,173 in 2007 (3,175 full-time equivalent).

About 49% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 51% of the class.

Undergrads are 78% of enrolled students and graduate students are 22%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Eastern New Mexico University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Eastern New Mexico University provides on-campus housing for 1,193 of its 3,175 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Eastern New Mexico University Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Eastern New Mexico University is in the Lone Star Conference for major sports.

Eastern New Mexico University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 155 male students received the aid (men were 62% of those receiving aid) and 97 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 38% of students receiving such aid) .

Eastern New Mexico University Admissions (2007)

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