University of New Mexico Demographics & Diversity Overview

70%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
NaN%
International
49
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of New Mexico has a diverse student body with 70% 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
28.7%(4,972)
Hispanic
51.4%(8,913)
African American
3.2%(554)
Asian
4.4%(762)
American Indian or Alaska Native
6.6%(1,136)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(31)
Two or More Races
4.0%(690)
Unknown
1.5%(266)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color70%
Total Enrollment24,281
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

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

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.1%(7,452)
Women
57.9%(10,237)

Gender Statistics

Men7,452

31% of total enrollment

Women10,237

42% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of New Mexico serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 56% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 19% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
9.8%(1,659)
18-19
35.6%(6,015)
20-21
23.0%(3,886)
22-24
11.4%(1,927)
25+
20.2%(3,418)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(4)
20-21
3.6%(211)
22-24
23.2%(1,346)
25+
73.1%(4,234)

Age Diversity Insights

56%

Traditional Age (18-21)

19%

Non-Traditional (25+)

27%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of New Mexico 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%(45)

Regional Representation

International45

NaN% of student body

States Represented

49 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

70%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

19%

Non-Traditional Age