Applying to ENMU-Portales

Acceptance RateSAT Median
54.92% 960
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus's acceptance rate is 54.92% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 2,085 students applied and 1,145 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is around the national average.
ENMU-Portales's acceptance rate places 3rd out of 6 New Mexico colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 960 and the ACT score is 18 at ENMU-Portales. ENMU-Portales's SAT score ranks 5th out of 5 New Mexico colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to ENMU-Portales, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is 54.92% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 42.79%. 861 men and 1,224 women applied to ENMU-Portales and 498 men and 647 women students were accepted.
Among them, 222 men and 268 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at ENMU-Portales.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at ENMU-Portales
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants2,0858611,22400
Admitted1,14549864700
Enrolled49022226800
Acceptance Rate 54.92%57.84%52.86%--
Yield 42.79%44.58%41.42%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 276 students (56% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 99 students (20%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at ENMU-Portales.
The median SAT score is 960 with 480 SAT EBRW and 480 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 540 and the 25th percentile is 430. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 530 and 25th percentile is 420 .
The median ACT composite score is 18 with 75th percentile score of 21 and 25th percentile score of 15 at ENMU-Portales. The median ACT math score is 17 and the ACT English score is 17.
The SAT and ACT scores at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,094, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at ENMU-Portales
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total8509601070
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing430480540
SAT Math420480530
ACT Composite151821
ACT Math151720
ACT English141722
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 490 first-year students enrolled in ENMU-Portales. The proportion of full-time students is 97.55% and part-time students is 2.45%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 45.31% and women students is 54.69%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at ENMU-Portales.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at ENMU-Portales
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total49022226800
Full-time47821726100
Part-time125700
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at ENMU-Portales. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
ENMU-Portales Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to ENMU-Portales.
Admission Information for Applying to ENMU-Portales
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationenmu.edu/future-students/
Online Applicationhttps://itsweb.enmu.edu/ssb.php?w=p&d=apply
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within and/or outside a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master
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