Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College campus
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Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Students retention rate 36%
On-time graduation rate 17%

Located in Ruidoso, New Mexico, Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College is reported to be 17%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New Mexico state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 36% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College is 36% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New Mexico is 58%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,804

Cost of attendance at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College in 2022 for students from New Mexico.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Mexico's average $6,451
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$2,644

Cost of attendance at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Mexico's average $14,455
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 82 of freshman students at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College received on average $3,737 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,737
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 16 41% $4,404 $70,464
Other Federal Grant 16 41% $4,881 $78,089
State Grant/Scholarships 27 69% $1,118 $30,184
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 18 46% $628 $11,307
Total Grant & Scholarships 32 82% $3,737 $119,580

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College students is 16.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 20.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 10.5%.

16.7%

  • white 30.0% 6 students

Service Offerings

Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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