A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus are mainly Hispanic with a significant White population. The school has high racial diversity. 67% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Eastern New Mexico University Roswell 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 |
33%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
56%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 37% more female students than male students enrolled at Eastern New Mexico University Roswell Campus with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
42%
|
| Women |
58%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
784
|
| Women |
1,072
|
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus serves a very low number of students outside of New Mexico, with 74 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
74%
|
| Out of State |
2%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
24%
|
58% 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 | 30.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 52% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=187666 IPEDS survey data for Eastern New Mexico University Roswell Campus.