A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at West Texas A & M University are mainly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 40% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
60%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
26%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 47% more female students than male students enrolled at West Texas A & M University with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, West Texas A & M University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
40%
|
| Women |
60%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
3,737
|
| Women |
5,505
|
West Texas A & M University serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 87 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
87%
|
| Out of State |
12%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
39% 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 | 21.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 21.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=229814 IPEDS survey data for West Texas A & M University.