A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UNM are predominantly Hispanic with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 65% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
University of New Mexico Main 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.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
35%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
47%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
6%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 36% more female students than male students enrolled at University of New Mexico Main Campus with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UNM 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 |
9,289
|
| Women |
12,664
|
UNM serves a very low number of students outside of New Mexico, with 80 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
80%
|
| Out of State |
18%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
41% 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 | 25.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 20.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=187985 IPEDS survey data for University of New Mexico Main Campus.