A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Maine Maritime Academy are almost exclusively White with a small Hispanic population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 9% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
91%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
1%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 200% more male students than female students enrolled at Maine Maritime Academy with a gender ratio of 2% men to 0.66% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Maine Maritime Academy has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2%
|
| Women |
0.66%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
18
|
| Women |
6
|
Maine Maritime Academy serves a high number of out-of-state students with 54% of the student body residing outside of Maine or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
45%
|
| Out of State |
53%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
21% 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 | 8.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161299 IPEDS survey data for Maine Maritime Academy.
Last updated February 24, 2025