ENMU Recognized in U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges Rankings for 2025 (2)

Portales, NM-Oct. 9, 2024- Eastern New Mexico University earned status as a U.S. News and World Report "Best College" because of its excellent standing in the recently published 2025 Best College Rankings.

Eastern New Mexico was ranked 46^th of 115 in the social mobility category for regional Universities in the West, an improvement of 24 spots from 2024. Social Mobility rankings focus on economically disadvantaged students who are less likely than others to finish college, even when controlling for other characteristics.

Universities recognized in this category are more successful than others at advancing social mobility by enrolling and graduating large proportions of disadvantaged students awarded with Pell Grants. Most of these federal grants are awarded to students whose adjusted gross family incomes are under $50,000.

"While it is great to be recognized nationally for our work, the ranking in social mobility highlights the importance of regional comprehensive universities like ENMU," said James Johnston, ENMU Chancellor. "We provide high quality, accessible higher education opportunities to all students with a demonstrated track record of student success. We help change the socio-economic status of many of our students through the life-changing accomplishment of earning a college degree."

Eastern New Mexico University was also ranked as one of the top 50 Public Universities in the West and one of the top 100 Regional Universities in the West.

For more information on ENMU's rankings in U.S. News and World Report Best College Rankings, visit https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/eastern-new-mexico-university-2651.