School Highlights
Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College serves 773 students (22% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 41:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 74%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 773 students
- In-state tuition: $1,348
- Out-state tuition: $3,580
- Student-teacher ratio: 41:1
- Minority enrollment: 62%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 67% over five years.
Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College
(NM) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
19 staff
51 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College has declined by 9% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 41:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
773 students
1,144 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
41:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
170 students
344 students
# Part-Time Students
603 students
800 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
388 students
369 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
170 students
357 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
603 students
800 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
12%
10%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
33%
50%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
38%
26%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
3%
1%
% Unknown races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
17%
28%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,300
$34,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,348 is less than the state average of $1,992. The in-state tuition has declined by 25% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,580 is less than the state average of $4,440. The out-state tuition has grown by 35% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,348
$1,992
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,580
$4,440
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
63%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,000
$13,236
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,093
$6,125
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- ENMU-Ruidoso Branch is a comprehensive two-year college offering Certificates of Completion, Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, and Associate of Applied Science degrees. The ENMU-Ruidoso Branch also offers community education classes, customized training workshops, adult basic education courses, and operates a One-Stop Career Center providing free employment services for employers and those seeking career information. Established in 1991, the Ruidoso Off-Campus Instruction Center offered Lincoln County residents access to two-year college academic and vocational curriculum. In July 2005 the Ruidoso Campus became the 18th two-year college in New Mexico and was created as a Branch of ENMU. Undergraduate and graduate course work completed at the ENMU-Ruidoso Branch campus is fully transferable to ENMU-Portales. The offices of the Ruidoso Branch Community College contain the college's general offices, including Admissions and Records, Business, Financial Aid, Library Services, the College Bookstore, Instructional Television (ITV) classrooms and a computer lab for students. Classroom, computer lab and library facilities are used in a variety of public and private buildings, throughout Lincoln and Otero Counties. All the buildings provide barrier-free access to individuals confined to wheelchairs or with limited physical movement. Eastern New Mexico University, through its Ruidoso Campus, is authorized to award the associate of arts degree (A.A.), the associate of science (A.S.), the associate of applied science degree (A.A.S.), and the certificate of completion. Programs of study which lead to an associate's degree require a minimum of 64 hours of credit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College cost?
Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College's tuition is approximately $1,348 for In-State students and $3,580 for Out-State students.
What is Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College's ranking?
Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Mexico for: Diversity in US community colleges.
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The nearest community college to Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College is New Mexico State University-Alamogordo (32.8 miles away)
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Miles
Quick Facts
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(575) 439-3600
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 439-3600
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Enrollment: 1,548 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 In-state tuition: $1,068 Out-state tuition: $2,796 Minority enrollment: 64%
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(575) 624-7000
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 624-7000
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Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-6250
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-6250
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(575) 528-7000
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(575) 528-7000
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Public
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Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-9200
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-9200
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Enrollment: 1,431 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 In-state tuition: $1,780 Out-state tuition: $3,700 Minority enrollment: 72%
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