A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Mesalands Community College are predominantly Hispanic with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 61% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Mesalands Community College 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 |
39%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
39%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
4%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
15%
|
There are 87% more male students than female students enrolled at Mesalands Community College with a gender ratio of 65% men to 35% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Mesalands Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
65%
|
| Women |
35%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
537
|
| Women |
287
|
Mesalands Community College serves a very low number of students outside of New Mexico, with 81 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
81%
|
| Out of State |
15%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
74% 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 | 46.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 62% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=188261 IPEDS survey data for Mesalands Community College.