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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Eastern New Mexico admits about 9 in 10 applicants (92%). That puts it in the "Open" tier, more selective than 19% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 63%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled34 of 100 · 585 students
Admitted, went elsewhere58 of 100 · 998
Not admitted8 of 100 · 144

The funnel

Applied
1,727
Admitted
1,583
Enrolled
585

Men and women were admitted at similar rates (92% and 91%).

No application fee

Grants credit for AP exams

37%

Yield

37% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college37%
37%
← 5%higher than 78% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college92%
92%
← More selectivemore selective than 19% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How Eastern New Mexico reads a record

GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered. Scores are optional. 51% of first-years sent an SAT and 14% an ACT.

What they look at

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Considered
College-prep program
Considered
Recommendations
Not considered
Essay
Considered
Legacy status
Not considered
Work experience
Not considered
Demonstration of competencies
Not considered
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Not considered

On the admissions map

PublicPrivateDot size = undergrads

↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)

Most selective zone80090010001100120013001400150016000%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Acceptance rate → less selective

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 945 on the SAT, 225 points below the median for colleges that report scores.

Test policy

Optional

Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Where would you land?

SAT total830–1060median 940
4008001000120014001600
Reading & Writing430–540median 480
200400600800
Math400–520median 460
200400600800

Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint

Who submitted scores?

51%

submitted SAT

14%

submitted ACT

At least half of students submitted a score, so the ranges are reasonably representative.

SAT midpoint vs. every college945
945
← 900higher than 4% of 9361535 →

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)