Eastern New Mexico University
School info
3.4
Overall Quality
Reputation
3.3
Food
3
Clubs
3.1
Facilities
3.5
Internet
3.2
Location
2.8
Opportunities
3.2
Safety
4.4
Social
3.2
Happiness
3.5
Basic Information
Location
- Portales, NM
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Public university
- Established: 1927; 97 years ago (1927)
- Founder: New Mexico Legislature, Floyd Dewey Golden
Academic information
Degree Courses
- Over 90 degree program options
Key Area
- Department of Anthropology and Applied Archaeology
- Department of Biology
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Department of Mathematical Sciences
- Department of Physical Sciences
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: 5,106 (3,833 undergraduate) (Fall 2023)
- Undergraduates: 4,250
- Postgraduates: 1,487
- Academic Staff: 156 full-time and 83 part-time (Fall 2023)
Notable Alumni
- Ronny Cox
- Steven Michael Quezada
- Dana Altman
- Michael Blake
- Jack Williamson
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Students talk about this school
Good reviews
Overall 5
I was an online student and enjoyed my time at Eastern. The professors cared about me as an individual and the price of tuition was extremely low.
Overall 5
One of the Best
Overall 4.7
Great school with caring professors
Overall 4.6
Great school! Food is decent, people are nice, opportunities are plenty, campus is beautiful, safe university, lots of clubs and activities.
Overall 4.5
I was a 4.0 student the entire time enrolled and out of financial aid. I applied for scholarships, I begged for help to find aid to pay for school. And the employees were nice and polite. But it's just not there.
I left to finish at a school that offered me a scholarship.
Overall 4.5
Great school with amazing opportunities!
Overall 4.3
Safe campus and excellent staff and faculty who will go out of their way to support and help you succeed. Here, you are not just another student or number. People seriously want to see you succeed and root for you. The cafeteria, Einstein Bagels, and Starbucks are also good, but dipping off campus to grab food in town is easy and cheap too.
Overall 4.3
Awesome school. Instructors are very accomplished and know how to teach
Overall 4.2
I went to ENMU many years ago as an undergrad as a traditional student and just finished my master's degree online a few months ago. It was the best choice I could have made. It is an excellent value for a high quality education. I loved attending Eastern both times and am a proud graduate.
Overall 4
ENMU is a small school so if that is what you want that is the place for you. Staff and professors are friendly and always willing to help. As biology major I didn't had any problems with professors in the biology or chemistry departments. School host many events since there isn't much around the town. Very affordable, many scholarship.
Bad reviews
Overall 1.1
I think the students should know that this school is a bit corrupt. Their motto is "Student Success, That's What It's All About" but they don't seem to care about helping you graduate. I suspect all that they care about it making more money. There also is a lot of favoritism in certain departments. The location of the school is definitely not good.
Overall 1.1
I think they should know that ENMU is located in a very rural part of the country. I think they should know that there are very few opportunities for fun. They should think twice about going to this school.
Overall 1.2
Everything about this school is horrible. Advising is a joke, and at best has made me realize that I should have just tried my hand at starting my career instead of attending this college. If you are interested in film making, look elsewhere, this school is a nightmare.
Overall 1.3
None.
Overall 1.4
Immature environment; even the professors are "cliquey". Reminded me of high school. No culture, boring town.
Overall 1.6
If you are considering ENMU's master's program in anthropology, please think twice about it. You could end up working on your degree up to 6 years or more. The faculty expect you to know how to do everything on your own. They won't tell you that there aren't many jobs available in the field of anthropology/archaeology either.
Overall 1.6
Not Specified.
Overall 2
This school was too small for me personally. I almost felt as if I was too good to be there. No opportunities or ways to become very successful in my opinion. Their reputation is diminishing. Never had a great prof. The library was under construction my entire first year, making it difficult to find decent places to study.
Overall 2
I am an online student so I cannot speak much about the campus. But I will tell you I have not been happy with most of my professors. This is my 3rd school so I have a lot to compare it to. I have only had a handful of teachers who have been helpful, who actually cared about the courses they were teaching.