Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College

Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College is a public community college located in Ruidoso, NM. It offers 41 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 8 programs).

The 2024 tuition & fees are $1,804 for New Mexico residents and $2,644 for out-of-state students at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($4,986) of public community colleges in New Mexico.

It has 691 students that are lower than the average population (2,492 students) of community colleges in New Mexico. In addition, 311 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (18 to 1) of New Mexico community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $34,800.

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Academic Overview

Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Ruidoso, New Mexico.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $1,804 for New Mexico residents and $2,644 for other students on average. It offers 41 degree programs through 19 Certificate, 22 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 8 programs (3 Certificate, 5 Associate's programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	709 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM
Phone	575-257-2120
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$1,804 Out-of-State$2,644
Student Population »	691 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	16%
Transfer-out Rate	11%
Retention Rate	54% (Full-time) 18% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,980
Students to Faculty	12:1 (8.33%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$34,800

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $1,804 for New Mexico residents and $2,644 for out-of-state students at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($4,986) over public community colleges in New Mexico.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College. Then, we compare its costs to New Mexico community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	New Mexico Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$1,804	$2,644
Books & Supplies	$950
Off-Campus Living Costs	$11,996
Average Financial Aid	$4,980
Cost of Attendance	$14,750	$15,590
After Financial Aid	$9,770	$10,610
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$34,800

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	New Mexico Residents	Out-of-State Students
Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College	$1,804	$2,644
Public Community Colleges in New Mexico	$2,344	$4,986
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,992	$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 8 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 3 Certificate, 5 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	3	5	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	19	22	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Natural Resources and Conservation

what is Natural Resources and Conservation program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Natural Resources/Conservation	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance	2 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	7 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Education	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering

what is Engineering program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Pre-Engineering	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Development	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Child Care and Support Services Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

English Language and Literature

what is English Language and Literature program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
English Language and Literature	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
General Studies	3 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	29 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

what is Biological and Biomedical Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Biology/Biological Sciences	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Psychology

what is Psychology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Psychology	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Wildland/Forest Firefighting and Investigation	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Human Services

what is Human Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Social Work	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Welding Technology/Welder	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Fine/Studio Arts	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Pre-Nursing Studies	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Accounting	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

History

what is History program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
History	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 691 students at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 243 male students and 359 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	602	149	453
Male Students	243	54	189
Female Students	359	95	264

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College, there are 691 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 506 students were attending classes through distance learning (311 students are enrolled exclusively and 195 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	691
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	311
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	195
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	185

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