A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at ENMU are predominantly White with a significant Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 54% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
46%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
38%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 80% more female students than male students enrolled at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus with a gender ratio of 64% women to 36% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, ENMU has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
36%
|
| Women |
64%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,826
|
| Women |
3,280
|
ENMU serves a very low number of students outside of New Mexico, with 79 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
79%
|
| Out of State |
15%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
4%
|
50% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 27.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 26.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=187648 IPEDS survey data for Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus.