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

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

The school has 691 students, which is lower than New Mexico community collleges' average (2,492). In addition, 311 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (18 to 1) of New Mexico community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

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 tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance - ENMU-Ruidoso
New Mexico ResidentsOut-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
ENMU-Ruidoso Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
New Mexico ResidentsOut-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. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs35NOT OFFERED
Total Programs1922NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Natural Resources/ConservationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Culinary Arts/Chef TrainingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
EducationNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Development NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Child Care and Support Services ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
General Studies3 completers
29 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fightingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Wildland/Forest Firefighting and InvestigationNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Social Work NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Welding Technology/Welder NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Ironworking/IronworkerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Fine/Studio ArtsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Pre-Nursing Studies3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction CounselingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting and FinanceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
HistoryNOT 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
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total602149453
Male Students24354189
Female Students35995264

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 691 total students, 506 students enrolled through distance learning (311 students enrolled exclusively and 195 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment691
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses311
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses195
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses185

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address709 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM
Phone575-257-2120
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$1,804
Out-of-State$2,644
Student Population »691 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »16%
Transfer-out Rate11%
Retention Rate54% (Full-time)
18% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,980
Students to Faculty12:1 (8.33%)