A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at National American University-Rio Rancho are predominantly Hispanic with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 69% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
31%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
41%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
15%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 229% more female students than male students enrolled at National American University Rio Rancho with a gender ratio of 77% women to 23% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, National American University-Rio Rancho has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
23%
|
| Women |
77%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
7
|
| Women |
23
|
National American University-Rio Rancho serves a very low number of students outside of New Mexico, with 67 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
67%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
33%
|
0% 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 | 84.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 89.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=440758 IPEDS survey data for National American University Rio Rancho.