A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Western New Mexico University are mainly Hispanic with a sizeable White population. The school has high racial diversity. 71% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Western New Mexico University 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 |
29%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
51%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
3%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 105% more female students than male students enrolled at Western New Mexico University with a gender ratio of 67% women to 33% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Western New Mexico University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
33%
|
| Women |
67%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,106
|
| Women |
2,272
|
Western New Mexico University serves a very low number of students outside of New Mexico, with 75 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
75%
|
| Out of State |
23%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
52% 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 | 33.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 26.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=188304 IPEDS survey data for Western New Mexico University.