A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Northern New Mexico College are primarily Hispanic with a smaller American Indian/Alaskan population. The school has medium racial diversity. 90% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Northern New Mexico College 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 |
10%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
68%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
11%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 39% more female students than male students enrolled at Northern New Mexico College with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Northern New Mexico College 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 |
482
|
| Women |
672
|
Northern New Mexico College serves a very low number of students outside of New Mexico, with 94 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
94%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
4%
|
68% 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 | 51.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 33.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=188058 IPEDS survey data for Northern New Mexico College.