A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Luna Community College are mostly Hispanic with a sizeable White population. The school has low racial diversity. 78% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Luna Community College has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
22%
|
Black |
2%
|
Hispanic |
70%
|
Asian |
1%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
Two or more races |
1%
|
International |
0%
|
Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 23% more female students than male students enrolled at Luna Community College with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Luna Community College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
45%
|
Women |
55%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
347
|
Women |
427
|
Luna Community College serves a very low number of students outside of New Mexico, with 83 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
83%
|
Out of State |
16%
|
Foreign |
0%
|
Unknown Location |
1%
|
53% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Segment | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Students Over 25 Years Old | 49.4% |
Part time Undergrads | 42.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=363633 IPEDS survey data for Luna Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024