PORTALES, NM – Sept. 7, 2022 – ENMU-Portalesreports that Eastern New Mexico University’s enrollment numbers are up by 2.3 percent overall from fall 2021. The fall 2022 total headcount is 5,106 students, up from 4,991 in 2021–2022.
Eastern New Mexico University undergraduate enrollment grew to 3,833 students, a 2.1 percent increase from the previous year. The freshmen class saw the biggest growth – a 23.2 percent increase – boasting a freshmen class 430 students strong. Over the past year, transfer students showed a 23 percent increase in enrollment.
Graduate student enrollment grew from 2021–2022 by 3.1 percent with 1,273 currently enrolled.
ENMU houses 475 students on campus, including 305 first-time freshmen. Additionally, San Juan Village apartments report 248 residents for the fall 2022 semester.
“Our enrollment growth was a team effort, across campus and with our community,” said ENMU President and Chancellor Patrice Caldwell. “We are excited about this and will work hard to retain these students and ensure their success.”
About Eastern New Mexico University:
For 88 years, ENMU has prepared students for careers and advanced study. ENMU is an institution of higher learning that believes every person matters and has the potential to become more than they were yesterday. Our mission combines an engaging learning environment with current technology to provide a rich educational experience. ENMU serves students of traditional-age, adult learners and organizations through undergraduate and graduate programs. Our University is where tradition meets affordable tuition and flexibility meets fulfillment.
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