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UNM Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 64%

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 UNM are predominantly Hispanic with a significant White population. The school has high racial diversity. 65% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

University of New Mexico Main 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 University of New Mexico Main Campus students
Race Percent of Students
White
35%
Black
2%
Hispanic
47%
Asian
3%
American Indian / Alaskan
6%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
3%
International
1%
Race Unknown
1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 49%

There are 33% more female students than male students enrolled at University of New Mexico Main Campus with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UNM has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for University of New Mexico Main Campus students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
43%
Women
57%
Enrollment by gender for University of New Mexico Main Campus students
Gender Number of Students
Men
9,917
Women
13,207

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 17%

UNM draws 83 percent of students from New Mexico, 15 percent from other states, and 2 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 University of New Mexico Main Campus students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
83%
Out of State
15%
Foreign
2%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$49,538 per year

43% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

23,124
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 25.1%
Part-time undergraduates 20.3%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=187985.

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