by our College Data Analytics TeamIs NMSU Dona Ana really diverse? College Factual’s diversity report brings to light the facts about diversity at NMSU Dona Ana. We examined racial demographics, gender ratios, student age ranges, and where students come from.
What does diversity really mean at the college level? College Factual crunched the numbers to discover how diverse the standard college campus really is, including race, gender, the ages of the students, and where they’re from.
NMSU Dona Ana total enrollment is approximately 3,335 students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time NMSU Dona Ana undergraduate population is made up of 57.1% women, and 42.9% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
NMSU Dona Ana Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,393 | 72.9% |
| White | 619 | 18.9% |
| International | 84 | 2.6% |
| Black or African American | 59 | 1.8% |
| Unknown | 57 | 1.7% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 49 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,393 | 72.9% |
| White | 619 | 18.9% |
| International | 84 | 2.6% |
| Black or African American | 59 | 1.8% |
| Unknown | 57 | 1.7% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 49 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana faculty racial/ethnic demographics (share of instructional staff):
| Ethnicity | Percent of Faculty |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 45.9% |
| White | 41.8% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.3% |
| International | 2.5% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 1.6% |
This school is more popular with women than with men.
There are approximately 1,903 female students and 1,432 male students at NMSU Dona Ana.
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana faculty gender breakdown (share of instructional staff):
Among first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, 93.9% of NMSU Dona Ana students come from within the state, and 6.1% come from out of state.
The undergraduate student body is split among 11 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
| State | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 1,181 | 93.8% |
| Texas | 64 | 5.1% |
| California | 2 | 0.2% |
| Illinois | 2 | 0.2% |
| Colorado | 2 | 0.2% |
NMSU Dona Ana hosts about 2.5% international (nonresident) students, contributing to the multicultural environment of the campus.
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At NMSU Dona Ana, 48.7% of undergraduate students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 18-19 | 2,356 | 32.7% |
| 20-21 | 1,151 | 16.0% |
| Under 18 | 945 | 13.1% |
| 22-24 | 791 | 11.0% |
| 35 and over | 784 | 10.9% |
| 25-29 | 696 | 9.7% |
| 30-34 | 477 | 6.6% |
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.
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