Western New Mexico University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 61%

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 Western New Mexico University are mainly Hispanic with a sizeable White population. The school has high racial diversity. 71% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Western New Mexico 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.

Racial demographics of Western New Mexico University students
Race Percent of Students
White
29%
Black
7%
Hispanic
51%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaskan
3%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
1%
International
2%
Race Unknown
6%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 44%

There are 108% more female students than male students enrolled at Western New Mexico University with a gender ratio of 68% women to 32% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Western New Mexico University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Western New Mexico University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
32%
Women
68%
Enrollment by gender for Western New Mexico University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,147
Women
2,384

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 24%

Western New Mexico University draws 76 percent of students from New Mexico, 20 percent from other states, and 4 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 Western New Mexico University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
76%
Out of State
20%
Foreign
4%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$39,573 per year

49% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

3,531
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 33.8%
Part-time undergraduates 26.4%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=188304.

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