Western New Mexico University Demographics & Diversity Overview

74%
Minority Students
64%
Female Students
NaN%
International
14
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Western New Mexico 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
24.0%(706)
Hispanic
54.5%(1,601)
African American
3.3%(97)
Asian
0.8%(24)
American Indian or Alaska Native
4.4%(128)
Pacific Islander
0.6%(18)
Two or More Races
2.4%(70)
Unknown
9.9%(292)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color74%
Total Enrollment4,150
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

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

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
36.4%(1,094)
Women
63.6%(1,913)

Gender Statistics

Men1,094

26% of total enrollment

Women1,913

46% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Western New Mexico University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 26% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 33% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
20.2%(524)
18-19
17.0%(443)
20-21
12.5%(326)
22-24
12.1%(314)
25+
38.2%(992)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.2%(2)
22-24
6.6%(64)
25+
93.2%(902)

Age Diversity Insights

26%

Traditional Age (18-21)

33%

Non-Traditional (25+)

28%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Western New Mexico 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%(7)

Regional Representation

International7

NaN% of student body

States Represented

14 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

74%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

64%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

33%

Non-Traditional Age