Below Average

Score: 44/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

65/100 · earnings-weighted

Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College

2-Year Public

📍 Ruidoso, New Mexico 88345

🌐 www.ruidoso.enmu.edu/

Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College — tuition $1,704 in-state, $2,544 out-of-state

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 15%

Outcomes

35/100

Affordability

B+

79/100

Resources

65/100

Experience

26/100

Prestige

13/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

745

Total Enrollment

15%

Graduation Rate

50%

Retention Rate

11.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$6,557

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College ▼

64% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$331,273

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,700

1-Year Change

-0.8%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$38,550

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$33,619

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$16,500

Median debt at graduation

28.6%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

14.1%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 43% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 90th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NM wage index 0.75). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations	—	$46,023	-6%	#339 of 547	#169	—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$21,129	$39,360	-11%	#724 of 947	#360	$11,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $331,273
Avg rent near campus: $1,700/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 88345 (4.0% cap, Ruidoso)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$1,704	$2,544

Financial Aid

90%

Receive Any Aid

43%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$6,557

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$3,791
$30,001 - $48,000	$5,003
$48,001 - $75,000	$5,822

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 33 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 26 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 10 grads/yr System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager 7 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 7 grads/yr Construction Trades, General 6 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 4 grads/yr Child Care and Support Services Management 4 grads/yr Education, General 4 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 2 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 2 grads/yr Pre-Nursing Studies 2 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 1 grads/yr Ironworking/Ironworker 1 grads/yr Psychology, General 1 grads/yr Accounting and Finance 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Nursing assistants

$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs

Computer and information systems managers

$171k/yr 667,100 jobs

Database architects

$136k/yr 66,900 jobs

Computer network architects

$130k/yr 179,200 jobs

Information security analysts

$125k/yr 182,800 jobs

Database administrators

$105k/yr 78,000 jobs

Network and computer systems administrators

$97k/yr 331,500 jobs

Student Demographics

745

Total Students

63%

Women

27%

Traditional Age (18-24)

64%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 39%

Hispanic 34%

Black 1%

Asian 1%

Two or More 2%

Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 64%

With Family 36%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~479 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 24%

Hybrid (Some Online) 42%

Fully Online 34%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 27%

25-64 (Adult) 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College?

Tuition at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College is $1,704 for in-state students and $2,544 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,557.

What is the graduation rate at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College?

The graduation rate at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College is 15%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College a good school?

Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College has a Repit College Score of 44/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College?

Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College has a total enrollment of 745 students.

Is there rental demand near Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College?

Yes! Approximately 64% of students at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 479 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Ruidoso area.

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