School Highlights
Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College serves 673 students (24% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 70%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 673 students
- In-state tuition: $1,348
- Out-state tuition: $3,580
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 63%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College
(NM) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
58 staff
111 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
673 students
1,172 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
161 students
391 students
# Part-Time Students
512 students
781 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
511 students
426 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
161 students
554 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
96 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
512 students
882 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
68 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
258 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
19%
9%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
33%
48%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
37%
30%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.67
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
6%
25%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.99%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,300
$36,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,348 is less than the state average of $2,058. The in-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,580 is less than the state average of $4,616. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,348
$2,058
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,580
$4,616
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,000
$13,236
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,093
$6,125
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
SAT Reading
n/a
485
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
455
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
21
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
PTK
Arts and Music Programs:
Community Education
PTK
Arts and Music Programs:
Community Education
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- ENMU-Ruidoso Branch is a comprehensive two-year college offering Certificates of Completion, Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, and Associate of Applied Science degrees. The ENMU-Ruidoso Branch also offers community education classes, customized training workshops, adult basic education courses, and operates a One-Stop Career Center providing free employment services for employers and those seeking career information. Established in 1991, the Ruidoso Off-Campus Instruction Center offered Lincoln County residents access to two-year college academic and vocational curriculum. In July 2005 the Ruidoso Campus became the 18th two-year college in New Mexico and was created as a Branch of ENMU. Undergraduate and graduate course work completed at the ENMU-Ruidoso Branch campus is fully transferable to ENMU-Portales. The offices of the Ruidoso Branch Community College contain the college's general offices, including Admissions and Records, Business, Financial Aid, Library Services, the College Bookstore, Instructional Television (ITV) classrooms and a computer lab for students. Classroom, computer lab and library facilities are used in a variety of public and private buildings, throughout Lincoln and Otero Counties. All the buildings provide barrier-free access to individuals confined to wheelchairs or with limited physical movement. Eastern New Mexico University, through its Ruidoso Campus, is authorized to award the associate of arts degree (A.A.), the associate of science (A.S.), the associate of applied science degree (A.A.S.), and the certificate of completion. Programs of study which lead to an associate's degree require a minimum of 64 hours of credit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College cost?
Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College's tuition is approximately $1,348 for In-State students and $3,580 for Out-State students.
What is Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College's ranking?
Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Mexico for: Diversity in US community colleges.
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