Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College

www.ruidoso.enmu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,272

2021 Average Net Price

$7,633

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

602

24.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

16.7%

8 Graduates

About

Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College is a higher education institution located in Lincoln County, NM. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College were General Studies (20 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (5 degrees), and Computer & Information Systems Security (4 degrees).

In 2021, 79 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College. 70.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (28 degrees), 1.12 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (25 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College is $1,272, which is $−6,696 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College is $1,272, which is $−6,696 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,633.

In 2021, 31% of undergraduate students attending Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,272

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College was $1,272. The cost of tuition at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College is $−6,696 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,633

2021 Value

11.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,633. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College grew by 11.9%.

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Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,498

Room and Board

$950

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College was of $7,498 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $950. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

31% of undergraduate students at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.33% with respect to 2020, when 30% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College was 3%, which represents 33 out of the 1100 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College had a total enrollment of 602 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College is 149 students and the part-time enrollment is 453. This means that 24.8% of students enrolled at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39.5% White, 25.1% Hispanic or Latino, 16.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.66% Two or More Races, 2.16% Black or African American, and 1.5% Asian.

Students enrolled at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (24.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (18.1%) and White Male (16.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

24.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 602 students. The full-time enrollment at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College is 149 and the part-time enrollment is 453. This means that 24.8% of students enrolled at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

36%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College was 36%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
238 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
151 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
99 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College is 39.5% White, 25.1% Hispanic or Latino, 16.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.66% Two or More Races, 2.16% Black or African American, and 1.5% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 61 students (10.1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 33 more women than men received degrees from Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College is white (28 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (25 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College is General Studies (20 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (5 degrees) and Computer & Information Systems Security (4 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (12 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (5 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (26 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College are Software developers (487,451 people), Other managers (185,242 people), Social workers, all other (182,324 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (147,784 people), and Police officers (137,868 people).

The most specialized majors at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College in 2021 are Human Sciences (12 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (5 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (26 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (10 degrees), and Protective Services (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College are Human Sciences (12 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (5 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (26 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (10 degrees), and Protective Services (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College are Computer Systems Design (555,117 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (359,680 people), Elementary & secondary schools (351,846 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (170,586 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (168,228 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College.

Most Common (2020)

General Studies
14 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
4 degree-majors awarded
Fire Prevention & Safety Technology
3 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common associates degree concentration at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College was General Studies with 14 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College, which is 0.411 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (56).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College in General Studies, which is 0.846 times less than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College in General Studies, which is 1.18 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 6% of students graduating from Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 6% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 10% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (38.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College is Female and White (38.5% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
28 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
25 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College is white (28 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (25 degrees).

1.27% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
19 degrees awarded
White Female
15 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Female
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College is hispanic or latino female (19 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (15 degrees).

Operations

Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $762k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −NaNk (−6.56%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College had a total salary expenditure of 7.75M. Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College employs 4 Professors, 2 Associate professors. Most academics at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College are Male Professor (2), Female Professor (2), and Male Associate professor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 30 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 10 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 8 employees.

Endowment

$762k

2021 Endowment

23.6%

growth from 2020

Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College has an endowment valued at about $762k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College grew 23.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.53M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$3.31M

2021 Salaries

9.52%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College paid a median of $3.31M in salaries, which represents 42.7% of their overall expenditure ($7.75M) and a 9.52% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$341k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College paid a total of $341k to 6 employees working as instructors, which represents 10.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

4 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

30 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College were Professor with 4 employees, and Associate professor with 2 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 30 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 10 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 8 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College was Male Professor with 2 employees, Female Professor with 2 employees, and Male Associate professor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College.