A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at New Mexico Tech are mainly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 47% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 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 |
53%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
29%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
3%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 95% more male students than female students enrolled at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology with a gender ratio of 66% men to 34% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, New Mexico Tech has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
66%
|
| Women |
34%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,116
|
| Women |
573
|
New Mexico Tech serves a very low number of students outside of New Mexico, with 88 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
88%
|
| Out of State |
10%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
33% 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 | 16.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 5.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=187967 IPEDS survey data for New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.