A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at CMCC are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 18% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
82%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 33% more female students than male students enrolled at Central Maine Community College with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, CMCC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
43%
|
| Women |
57%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,448
|
| Women |
1,928
|
CMCC serves a very low number of students outside of Maine, with 92 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
92%
|
| Out of State |
7%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
52% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 34.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 46.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161077 IPEDS survey data for Central Maine Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024