Western New Mexico University

Demographics

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The gender and racial makeup of a college can impact students' experiences. On this page, let's cover the demographics of Western New Mexico University.

Student Body

Western New Mexico University has 3,163 total students. 2,409 are undergraduates and 754 and graduate students.

The enrollment trend at Western New Mexico over the past 3 years:

Additional facts about the student body at Western New Mexico:

Gender

More women than men attend Western New Mexico University. In the undergraduate class, 56% are women and 44% are men.

Race/Ethnicity

A college’s diversity is important to many students. Here are the racial demographics at Western New Mexico University as of 2026.

DEI Laws

Some states have passed laws related to how colleges and universities can administer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. In states with such a law, schools may be limited in the programs they offer.

Western New Mexico University is not in a state with an anti-DEI law.

The legal landscape around these laws changes quickly. At CollegeIQ, we do our best to update this data as soon as new laws are passed. But students who are concerned about this should conduct research on the latest laws (and possible future laws) in the state before selecting a college