A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at NMSU-Alamogordo are predominantly White with a significant Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 51% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
New Mexico State University Alamogordo 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 |
49%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
32%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
3%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 84% more female students than male students enrolled at New Mexico State University Alamogordo with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, NMSU-Alamogordo has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
35%
|
| Women |
65%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
364
|
| Women |
668
|
NMSU-Alamogordo serves a very low number of students outside of New Mexico, with 85 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
85%
|
| Out of State |
2%
|
| Foreign |
7%
|
| Unknown Location |
6%
|
47% 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 | 46.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 42.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=187994 IPEDS survey data for New Mexico State University Alamogordo.