Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 54%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus are mainly Hispanic with a significant White population. The school has medium racial diversity. 67% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Eastern New Mexico University Roswell Campus has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.

Racial demographics of Eastern New Mexico University Roswell Campus students
Race Percent of Students
White
33%
Black
2%
Hispanic
56%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaskan
1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
0%
International
2%
Race Unknown
4%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 47%

There are 65% more female students than male students enrolled at Eastern New Mexico University Roswell Campus with a gender ratio of 62% women to 38% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Eastern New Mexico University Roswell Campus students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
38%
Women
62%
Enrollment by gender for Eastern New Mexico University Roswell Campus students
Gender Number of Students
Men
785
Women
1,297

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 3%

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus draws 97 percent of students from New Mexico, 3 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside New Mexico, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Eastern New Mexico University Roswell Campus students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
97%
Out of State
3%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$42,974 per year

61% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

2,082
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 30.6%
Part-time undergraduates 52%

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=187666.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026