New Mexico State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

74%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
NaN%
International
31
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

New Mexico State University has a diverse student body with 74% 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
24.5%(2,767)
Hispanic
65.5%(7,393)
African American
2.7%(307)
Asian
1.1%(122)
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.5%(281)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(20)
Two or More Races
2.5%(284)
Unknown
1.0%(114)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color74%
Total Enrollment14,268
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

New Mexico State University has a gender distribution of 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
41.9%(4,861)
Women
58.1%(6,730)

Gender Statistics

Men4,861

34% of total enrollment

Women6,730

47% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

New Mexico State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 61% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 18% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.7%(314)
18-19
32.1%(3,715)
20-21
29.2%(3,388)
22-24
18.0%(2,083)
25+
18.0%(2,091)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.4%(37)
22-24
19.2%(514)
25+
79.4%(2,125)

Age Diversity Insights

61%

Traditional Age (18-21)

18%

Non-Traditional (25+)

19%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

New Mexico State 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%(50)

Regional Representation

International50

NaN% of student body

States Represented

31 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

74%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

18%

Non-Traditional Age