Aerial view of the Eastern New Mexico University campus in Portales. Courtesy/ENMU

Portales – Niche.com, which connects colleges and schools with students and families online, has ranked Eastern New Mexico University as the safest university in New Mexico for 2025.

“I believe this recognition of safety is a reflection of the family-oriented spirit of ENMU,” ENMU Chancellor  James Johnston said. “We are focused on student success and, by extension, on the safety of our students and our employees. We truly take care of each other.”

The 2025 Safest College Campuses ranking is based on key statistics and student reviews using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Niche.com reports that top-ranked colleges offer a safe and healthy environment with little or no campus crime, drugs or alcohol usage.

ENMU prides itself on its campus safety and is committed to providing a safe and secure learning and working environment for our students, faculty and staff. Clery Act reporting showcases ENMU’s obligation to provide a safe and secure learning and working environment; a detailed overview of campus safety at ENMU can be found at enmu.edu/CleryAct.

ENMU is continuously recognized as one of the safest University campuses in New Mexico, having been previously recognized many times by Niche.com as one of the safest college campuses in New Mexico. A full list of awards for ENMU, including safety rankings, can be found online at enmu.edu/Awards.