A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at NMSU-Grants are predominantly American Indian/Alaskan with a significant Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 85% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
New Mexico State University Grants 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 |
15%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
35%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
37%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
9%
|
There are 134% more female students than male students enrolled at New Mexico State University Grants with a gender ratio of 70% women to 30% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, NMSU-Grants has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
30%
|
| Women |
70%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
247
|
| Women |
578
|
NMSU-Grants serves a very low number of students outside of New Mexico, with 98 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
98%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
83% 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 | 39% |
| Part time Undergrads | 47.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=188021 IPEDS survey data for New Mexico State University Grants.