Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus
Tel:
(575)624-7000
School Highlights
- Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus serves 3,303 students (31% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
- Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 65%.
- Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus is one of 2 community colleges within Chaves County, NM.
- The nearest community college to Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus is New Mexico Military Institute (6.6 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 130 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus | (NM) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 130 staff | 72 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 3,303 students | 1,793 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 30:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,018 students | 604 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 2,285 students | 1,189 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 4% | 10% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 46% | 44% |
| % Black | 2% | 2% |
| % White | 36% | 35% |
| % Two or more races | - | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | 2% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 9% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.67 |
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| College Completion Rate | 25% | 13% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $33,300 | $34,400 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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. Upper division and graduate level courses are also offered through a distance education program with the main campus in Portales. Classes are taught by 62 full-time instructors and more than 200 adjunct instructors. Programs include Aviation Maintenance Technology, Emergency Medical Services, Dental Assisting, Computer Application Systems, and Drafting Technology. An increasing number of online classes are also offered each semester. The campus features modern classrooms and labs. In the new Instructional Technology Center, students take advantage of the latest in educational technology. The center houses an open student computer lab, instructional television classrooms, computer and science labs, and 'smart' classrooms. Residence Halls offer on-campus housing for approximately 120 students. Students enjoy apartment-style living with two-bedroom suites. ENMU - Roswell is accredited as an operationally separate campus by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Extended degree courses offered on the Roswell Campus are accredited through the main campus in Portales.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus is New Mexico Military Institute (6.6 miles away).
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