- Success Starts Here! Established in 1958, Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell offers online and on-campus classes in more than 80 certificate and degree programs. A student-centered campus, ENMU-Roswell features small classes and emphasizes personal instructor support and state-of-the-art learning technologies. Each semester, ENMU-Roswell provides a variety of educational opportunities to more than 3,000 students through a variety of credit and non-credit classes and numerous community partnerships. Dual credit classes are available to local high school students. An Early College High School is also located on campus.
School Highlights
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus serves 2,901 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 2,901 students
- In-state tuition: $1,212
- Out-state tuition: $2,808
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 77%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 231 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus
(NM) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
231 staff
111 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus has grown by 28% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,901 students
1,548 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
1,064 students
371 students
# Part-Time Students
1,837 students
1,774 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
290 students
284 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,064 students
490 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
146 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,837 students
1,790 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
128 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
258 students
258 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
10%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
44%
50%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
23%
26%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
27%
5%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.67
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3527%
0.2452%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3955%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,300
$36,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,212 is less than the state average of $2,058. The in-state tuition has declined by 50% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $2,808 is less than the state average of $4,570. The out-state tuition has declined by 50% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,212
$2,058
Out-State Tuition Fees
$2,808
$4,570
Tuition Notes
Tuition/fees Per semester
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
67%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,000
$13,236
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,093
$6,125
Acceptance Rate
100%
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
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- ENMU - Roswell has since become a growing comprehensive community college offering a variety of educational opportunities to a diverse student population. The college confers certificates, associate's degrees and certificates of occupational training in contemporary career/technical programs and general transfer academic programs. Classes are taught by both full-time instructors and more than 200 adjunct instructors. Programs include Aviation Maintenance Technology, Emergency Medical Services, Nursing, Teacher Education, and Media Arts. An increasing number of online classes are also offered each semester. The campus features modern classrooms and labs. Residence Halls offer on-campus housing for more than 200 students. . ENMU - Roswell is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus cost?
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus's tuition is approximately $1,212 for In-State students and $2,808 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus?
The acceptance rate of Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus is 100%, which is equal to the state average of 100%.
What is Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus's ranking?
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Mexico for: Diversity in US community colleges.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus is New Mexico Military Institute (6.5 miles away)
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