A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at New Mexico Highlands University are mainly Hispanic with a sizeable White population. The school has high racial diversity. 79% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
New Mexico Highlands University 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 |
21%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
56%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
8%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 186% more female students than male students enrolled at New Mexico Highlands University with a gender ratio of 29% women to 10% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, New Mexico Highlands University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
10%
|
| Women |
29%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
286
|
| Women |
818
|
New Mexico Highlands University serves a very low number of students outside of New Mexico, with 75 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
75%
|
| Out of State |
17%
|
| Foreign |
8%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
56% 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 | 44.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 30.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=187897 IPEDS survey data for New Mexico Highlands University.
Last updated February 24, 2025