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 |
 |  | |
| % 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% |
 |  | |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.67 |
 | ||
| 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).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 470 students | 6.60 Mi101 W. College Blvd.
Roswell, NM 88201
(800)421-5376 6.60470 - 1,852 students | 62.00 Mi1500 University Dr
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575)234-9200 62.001,852 - 2,095 students | 85.50 Mi2400 North Scenic Drive
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575)439-3600 85.502,095 - 2,803 students | 86.70 Mi5317 Lovington Hwy
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575)392-4510 86.702,803
Recent Articles
Thanks to modern technology, students can now attend class from the comfort of their homes. While online courses were once deemed inferior to lecture halls, the stigma has seemed to fade as technology advances and becomes a greater and greater part of a standard academic curriculum.The virtual classroom is here, but are online college courses right for you?
The role of community colleges in the world of higher education has expanded over the years and, as the country works to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, they may be more important now than ever. Read on to learn more about the changing role of community colleges.
Colleges across the country are struggling to recover from the massive upheaval to the 2019-20 semester wrought by COVID-19. Housing refunds and slashed budgets are bound to have long-term impacts for the institutions that survive. Some experts suggest community colleges may be the best equipped to ride out the storm and may have the greatest impact in helping America recover.
