A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus are mainly Hispanic with a sizeable White population. The school has high racial diversity. 77% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
University of New Mexico Taos 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 |
23%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
59%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
10%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 87% more female students than male students enrolled at University of New Mexico Taos Campus with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of New Mexico-Taos Campus 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 |
426
|
| Women |
796
|
University of New Mexico-Taos Campus 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 |
4%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
8%
|
72% 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 | 38.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 50.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=188225 IPEDS survey data for University of New Mexico Taos Campus.