Eastern New Mexico University

23/08/2024 | News release | Archived content

ENMU is Recognized Nationally and State-Wide in the Niche.com 2025 Best Colleges Rankings

Portales, NM - August 27, 2025 - Eastern New Mexico University was recognized nationally and statewide in the Niche.com 2025 Best College Rankings released this week. Nationally, ENMU is ranked in the top 15 percent of universities in eight different categories. For the state of New Mexico, ENMU is ranked either first or second in nine different categories.

The highest national ranking for the University in the 2025 Niche.com rankings is recognition as the best online college in America. The highest New Mexico rankings for ENMU include being recognized as the safest college, the college with the best academics, and the best online college in the state.

"ENMU consistently delivers a high-quality education and university experience," said James Johnston, ENMU Chancellor. "I am proud of our faculty and staff and the great work of ENMU reflected in these rankings."

ENMU national rankings include:

  • Best Online College in America for 2025
  • #15 of 670 Best Colleges with no Application Fee in America 2025
  • #20 of 377 Best Hispanic Serving Institutions in America 2025
  • #33 of 947 Best Small Colleges in America 2025
  • #92 of 602 Top Public Universities in America 2025
  • #140 of 1519 Colleges with the Best Academics in America 2025
  • #155 of 1353 for Best College Dorms in America 2025
  • #175 of 1517 Best Colleges in America 2025

ENMU statewide rankings include:

  • The Safest College Campus in New Mexico 2025
  • #1 of 8 Colleges with the Best Academics in New Mexico 2025
  • #1 of 6 Best Online Colleges in New Mexico 2025
  • #2 of 8 Best Colleges in New Mexico 2025
  • #2 of 8 Most Diverse Colleges in New Mexico 2025
  • #2 of 7 Best College Campuses in New Mexico 2025
  • #2 of 7 Best College Dorms in New Mexico 2025
  • #2 of 7 Best Value Colleges in New Mexico 2025
  • #2 of 7 Top Public Universities in New Mexico 2025

These rankings were compiled by Niche.com, relying on sources such as the U.S. Department of Education and the National Science Foundation, as well as student-submitted surveys. For more information on the Niche.com 2025 Best College rankings, visit https://www.niche.com/colleges/rankings.

For more information on recognitions that ENMU has received, please visit enmu.edu/Awards.