Eastern New Mexico University-ruidoso
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Eastern New Mexico University-Ruidoso Branch Community College combines a traditional learning environment with twenty-first century instructional technology to provide an enhanced educational experience. ENMU-Ruidoso emphasizes liberal learning, freedom of inquiry, cultural diversity and whole student life. Scholarships, cultural enrichment, excellent teaching and enriched learning define the college community’s relationship and contributions....
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- Community College Avg.
| County | Lincoln County, NM | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 148 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 657 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 805 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 67% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 56% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,604 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 38% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $528 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 21% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $578 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 13% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,000 | $3,129 |
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.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Economic growth going home (Ruidoso News)
posted on October 7, 2009 at 12:29:50 am
The time may be right to switch the emphasis of economic development from recruiting employers to targeting industries where people can work at home and want to trade big city living for a rural quality of life. - Arts group gets funding (Ruidoso News)
posted on October 2, 2009 at 01:30:37 am
Ruidoso Village Council approves $40,000 for Ruidoso Regional Council for the Arts Some level of local government support always may be required for the Ruidoso Regional Council for the Arts (RRCA) to stage and promote art and music events, a member said Tuesday. - Dog park OK'd (Ruidoso News)
posted on April 3, 2009 at 02:51:46 pm
Ruidoso village councilors will allow members of the Humane Society of Lincoln County to create a dog park in the White Mountain Sports complex off Hull Road. - State, Federal funds for Wastewater Treatment Plant not coming (Ruidoso News)
posted on March 25, 2009 at 02:52:16 am
Reality may fall far short of expectations for state and federal financial help on a $40 million mandated regional wastewater treatment plant to serve Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs and portions of the Mescalero Apache Reservation.
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