| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,956 |
| White | 1,342 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 350 |
| Unknown | 175 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 160 |
| Asian | 123 |
| Black or African American | 120 |
| International | 27 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 |
The majority of CNM undergraduates are Hispanic.