New Mexico State University Main Campus College Portrait

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Students
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Majors, Graduation and Next Steps
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Student Success & Progress
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Student Learning Outcomes
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Undergraduate and Graduate Student Total
Total Students	18,582

Undergraduate Student Demographic Breakdown
Gender
Total Undergraduate Students	14,829

Women	8,085	55%
Men	6,744	45%

Race/Ethnicity
American Indian / Alaskan Native	467	3%
Asian	245	2%
African American / Black	476	3%
Hispanic	7,046	48%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	12	<1%
White	5,056	34%
Two or More Races	69	<1%
International	401	3%
Race/Ethnicity Not Reported	1,057	7%

Geographic Distribution (Degree-Seeking)
Where do NMSU undergraduates call home?

New Mexico	78%
Other US States & Territories	20%
Other Countries	3%
Residency Unknown	<1%

How old are NMSU undergraduates?
Average Age	22
Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older	24%