| NMSU vs. ENMU-Portales |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#186 in National Universities #4 in New Mexico Colleges | Rankings* | #16 in Federal Region VI Universities #5 in New Mexico Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,183 New Mexico Residents $25,307 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,074 New Mexico Residents $9,054 Out-of-State |
| expensive$6,605 New Mexico Residents $19,448 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$5,706 New Mexico Residents $7,480 Out-of-State |
| More$14,997 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,745 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,000 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | Lower940 SAT 20 ACT |
| Tighter88.97% | Acceptance Rate | Easier91.66% |
| Lower20.64% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable36.96% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger15,408 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,725 |
| Larger12,507 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller4,239 |
| Larger2,901 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,486 |
| Larger3,649 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,630 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher55% | Graduate Rate | Lower45% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
| Higher73% | Retention Rate | Lower62% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,188) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 730) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,200) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,274) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 930 | Number of faculty | 252 |
| Higher$91,599 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$75,157 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.