Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Acceptance Rate
Portales, New Mexico · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,085
- Admitted
- 1,145
- Yield
- 42.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus's acceptance rate has fallen from 63.1% in 2014–15 to 54.9% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 2,220 to 2,085 (-6%) over that period.
Its 54.9% rate makes Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus more selective than about 80% of the 1,419 schools tracked here.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (52.9% for women vs 57.8% for men, a 4.9-point gap). Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 42.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,220 | 1,400 | 63.1% | 639 |
| 2015–16 | 2,382 | 1,187 | 49.8% | 612 |
| 2016–17 | 2,455 | 1,407 | 57.3% | 636 |
| 2017–18 | 2,647 | 1,600 | 60.4% | 635 |
| 2018–19 | 2,645 | 1,597 | 60.4% | 562 |
| 2019–20 | 2,714 | 1,581 | 58.3% | 560 |
| 2020–21 | 2,409 | 1,219 | 50.6% | 434 |
| 2021–22 | 1,480 | 481 | 32.5% | 349 |
| 2022–23 | 1,713 | 472 | 27.6% | 436 |
| 2023–24 | 2,085 | 1,145 | 54.9% | 490 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,224 | 647 | 52.9% |
| Men | 861 | 498 | 57.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 430–540 | 56% |
| SAT Math | 420–530 | |
| ACT Composite | 15–21 | 20% |
How Eastern New Mexico compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus's acceptance rate is 54.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,145 admitted of 2,085 applicants).
Is Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus test optional?
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus?
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus received 2,085 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,145.
What SAT score do you need for Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus?
Admitted students at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus typically scored 430–540 on SAT Reading/Writing and 420–530 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus getting harder to get into?
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 63.1% in 2014–15 to 54.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.enmu.edu/.