University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 52%

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 University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus are primarily Hispanic with a sizeable White population. The school has medium racial diversity. 74% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

University of New Mexico Valencia County 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 Valencia County Campus students
Race Percent of Students
White
26%
Black
1%
Hispanic
62%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaskan
4%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
2%
International
1%
Race Unknown
2%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 46%

There are 79% more female students than male students enrolled at University of New Mexico Valencia County Campus with a gender ratio of 64% women to 36% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus 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 Valencia County Campus students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
36%
Women
64%
Enrollment by gender for University of New Mexico Valencia County Campus students
Gender Number of Students
Men
330
Women
591

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 0%

University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus draws 100 percent of students from New Mexico, 0 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 University of New Mexico Valencia County Campus students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
100%
Out of State
0%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$49,538 per year

69% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

921
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 29.6%
Part-time undergraduates 51.1%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=188049.

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