New Mexico Highlands University Demographics & Diversity Overview

81%
Minority Students
64%
Female Students
NaN%
International
13
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

New Mexico Highlands University has a diverse student body with 81% students of color and NaN% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
15.6%(300)
Hispanic
62.7%(1,206)
African American
6.1%(117)
Asian
0.6%(12)
American Indian or Alaska Native
9.6%(185)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(4)
Two or More Races
2.8%(54)
Unknown
2.3%(45)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color81%
Total Enrollment3,486
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

New Mexico Highlands University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

New Mexico Highlands University has a gender distribution of 64% female students and 36% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
36.0%(721)
Women
64.0%(1,283)

Gender Statistics

Men721

21% of total enrollment

Women1,283

37% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

New Mexico Highlands University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 30% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 35% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
7.5%(128)
18-19
19.5%(333)
20-21
15.7%(269)
22-24
16.4%(281)
25+
40.9%(699)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(1)
20-21
0.6%(7)
22-24
10.5%(116)
25+
88.8%(981)

Age Diversity Insights

30%

Traditional Age (18-21)

35%

Non-Traditional (25+)

43%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

New Mexico Highlands University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with NaN% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes NaN% in-state residents, NaN% out-of-state students, and NaN% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

International
100.0%(19)

Regional Representation

International19

NaN% of student body

States Represented

13 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

81%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

64%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

35%

Non-Traditional Age