A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at ENMU - Ruidoso Branch Community College are predominantly White with a significant Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 56% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso 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.
Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Campus is a Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institution (NASNTI). It is not controlled by a Native American tribe but it serves a percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native students.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
44%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
32%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
15%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 73% more female students than male students enrolled at Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Campus with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, ENMU - Ruidoso Branch Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
37%
|
| Women |
63%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
253
|
| Women |
438
|
ENMU - Ruidoso Branch Community College serves a very low number of students outside of New Mexico, with 90 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
90%
|
| Out of State |
10%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
43% 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 | 32.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 65% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=383996 IPEDS survey data for Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Campus.