ENMU named safest university in NM for 2023

Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) has been named the safest university in the state.

According to a news release from John Houser of ENMU’s marketing and communications department, Niche.com, a college and university ranking and review site, has ranked ENMU as the safest university in New Mexico for 2023.

This is the fifth consecutive year ENMU has been included in the site’s safest college campuses rankings.

Patrice Caldwell, ENMU President said, “Our Public Safety Department, vigilant faculty and staff, and our well-maintained facilities make ENMU an attractive home away from home for our students. Student success begins with a safe place to live and learn.”

Houser reports the 2023 Safest College Campuses ranking is based on key statistics and student reviews using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Top-ranked colleges offer a safe and healthy environment with little or no campus crime, drugs, or alcohol usage.

A detailed overview of campus safety at ENMU can be found at https://www.enmu.edu/CleryAct.