More selective than 40% of New Mexico colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
56% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 20% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Eastern New Mexico University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Eastern New Mexico University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Eastern New Mexico University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 430 | 540 |
| SAT math | 400 | 520 |
| ACT composite | 17 | 23 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 830 | 1060 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Eastern New Mexico University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 92% | 430–540 | 400–520 | 17–23 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 55% | 430–540 | 420–530 | 15–21 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Eastern New Mexico University compared with other New Mexico colleges?
Eastern New Mexico University has the 4th-lowest acceptance rate of 6 New Mexico colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | 44% | 57% | $9,873 |
| 2 | St. John's College | 53% | 55% | $26,674 |
| 3 | New Mexico State University | 89% | 55% | $8,889 |
| 4 | Eastern New Mexico University | 92% | 45% | $4,904 |
| 5 | University of New Mexico | 95% | 55% | $15,489 |
| 6 | Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development | 97% | 15% | $12,570 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New Mexico colleges →
Who enrolls at Eastern New Mexico University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Eastern New Mexico University admissions questions
What is the Eastern New Mexico University acceptance rate?
Eastern New Mexico University accepts 92% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,145 of 2,085 applicants were admitted.
Does Eastern New Mexico University require the SAT or ACT?
Eastern New Mexico University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 56% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 20% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Eastern New Mexico University?
The middle 50% of Eastern New Mexico University enrolled first-year students scored 830–1060 on the SAT and 17–23 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Eastern New Mexico University?
43% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (490 of 1,145).
Is Eastern New Mexico University getting harder to get into?
Eastern New Mexico University accepted 92% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 55% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Eastern New Mexico University overview