Jay Gogue Interim President | New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Jay Gogue Interim President | New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Of the 18,421 students attending institutions in the county at the time, 67.1% were Hispanic. This is an increase of 4.2% in enrollment numbers, compared to the previous year.
White students comprised the second largest ethnic group in the county, followed by U.S. nonresident students.
Countywide, the number of undergraduates attending the three universities in the county during the 2022-23 school year grew by 3.1%. New Mexico State University-Main Campus reported the largest student body, with 11,591 students.
Graduation rates reveal a significant achievement gap among different ethnicities. While white students graduate at a rate of 62.1%, Black and Hispanic students graduate at a rate of around 40%.
| Ethnic Group | % of Total Student Body |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 67.1% |
| White | 21.7% |
| U.S. nonresident | 3% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 2% |
| Multiracial | 1.6% |
| Unknown | 1.4% |
| Asian | 1% |
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