by our College Data Analytics TeamNew Mexico Tech total enrollment is approximately 1,686 students. 1,103 are undergraduates and 227 are graduate students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time New Mexico Tech undergraduate population is made up of 30% women, and 70% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
New Mexico Tech Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 617 |
| Hispanic | 307 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 48 |
| Asian | 43 |
| Unknown | 26 |
| International | 15 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Graduate Students
About 33% of full-time grad students are women, and 67% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
New Mexico Tech Racial-Ethnic Breakdown of Graduate Students
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 106 |
| International | 54 |
| Hispanic | 31 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 11 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Unknown | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 911 |
| Hispanic | 418 |
| Asian | 80 |
| International | 80 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 72 |
| Unknown | 36 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 |
There are approximately 556 female students and 1,130 male students at New Mexico Tech.
New Mexico Tech ranks 1,404 out of 2,183 when it comes to geographic diversity.
11.45% of New Mexico Tech students come from out of state, and 1.32% come from out of the country.
The undergraduate student body is split among 12 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
| State | Amount |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | 263 |
| Colorado | 10 |
| California | 9 |
| Arizona | 3 |
| Nevada | 2 |
Students from 40 countries are represented at this school, with the majority of the international students coming from China, India, and Nepal.
Learn more about international students at New Mexico Tech.
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At New Mexico Tech, 46.24% of students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 465 |
| 20-21 | 464 |
| 22-24 | 352 |
| 35 and over | 250 |
| 25-29 | 238 |
| 30-34 | 132 |
| Under 18 | 0 |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services
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