A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Texas A&M International University are almost exclusively Hispanic with a small White population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 98% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Texas A&M International 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 |
2%
|
| Black |
0%
|
| Hispanic |
95%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 69% more female students than male students enrolled at Texas A&M International University with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Texas A&M International University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
37%
|
| Women |
63%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
3,163
|
| Women |
5,342
|
Texas A&M International University serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 99 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
99%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
69% 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 | 15.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 27.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=226152 IPEDS survey data for Texas A&M International University.
Last updated February 24, 2024