A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at A&M Commerce are predominantly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 50% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
50%
|
| Black |
21%
|
| Hispanic |
18%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 61% more female students than male students enrolled at Texas A&M University Commerce with a gender ratio of 62% women to 38% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, A&M Commerce has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
38%
|
| Women |
62%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4,337
|
| Women |
6,969
|
A&M Commerce serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
96%
|
| Out of State |
2%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
60% 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 | 33.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 26.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=224554 IPEDS survey data for Texas A&M University Commerce.
Last updated February 24, 2024