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UTEP Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very Low

Racial Diversity Index: 29%

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 UTEP are mostly Hispanic with a small White population. The school has very low racial diversity. 93% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

The University of Texas at El Paso 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 The University of Texas at El Paso students
Race Percent of Students
White
7%
Black
3%
Hispanic
83%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
1%
International
5%
Race Unknown
1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 49%

There are 23% more female students than male students enrolled at The University of Texas at El Paso with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UTEP has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for The University of Texas at El Paso students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
45%
Women
55%
Enrollment by gender for The University of Texas at El Paso students
Gender Number of Students
Men
11,230
Women
13,809

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 7%

UTEP draws 93 percent of students from Texas, 2 percent from other states, and 5 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Texas, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for The University of Texas at El Paso students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
93%
Out of State
2%
Foreign
5%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$46,777 per year

70% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

25,039
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 24.4%
Part-time undergraduates 34.5%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=228796.

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