23/08/2024 | News release | Archived content
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:
ENMU statewide rankings include:
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.