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# Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College

Public two-year college in Ruidoso, New Mexico, with tuition under $1,300 for in-state students.

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- **Coordinates**: 33.346376, -105.677273

### Summary

Public two-year college in Ruidoso, New Mexico, with tuition under $1,300 for in-state students.

### Description

Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College is a public two-year institution located in Ruidoso, New Mexico, serving the town and surrounding region. The college offers liberal arts and sciences coursework designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year universities or for direct entry into the workforce.

With an enrollment of 745 students, the college maintains a small-scale community learning environment. In-state tuition is $1,272 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $3,168—among the lowest costs in higher education. The college's total cost of attendance mirrors tuition, making it an economically accessible entry point for students beginning their postsecondary education.

This institution works best for students seeking affordable foundational coursework, those preparing to transfer to a four-year program, and working adults in the region who need flexible scheduling. As a two-year college, it plays an important role as a pathway to bachelor's degrees at regional universities. For more information, visit www.ruidoso.enmu.edu/.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 383,996
- **State**: NM
- **City**: Ruidoso
- **Address**: 709 Mechem Dr
- **Zip Code**: 88345
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: www.ruidoso.enmu.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Town
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $1,272
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $3,168
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $1,272
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $3,168
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 745
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $22,183,253
- **Carnegie Classification**: Mixed Associate Small
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Lower Access, Higher Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities