A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Maine College of Art are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 16% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
84%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 236% more female students than male students enrolled at Maine College of Art with a gender ratio of 77% women to 23% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Maine College of Art has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
23%
|
| Women |
77%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
100
|
| Women |
336
|
Maine College of Art serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 86% of the student body residing outside of Maine or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
14%
|
| Out of State |
85%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
31% 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 | 8.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 4.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161509 IPEDS survey data for Maine College of Art.
Last updated February 24, 2024