A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Northern Maine Community College are mostly White with a small American Indian/Alaskan population. The school has very low racial diversity. 14% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
86%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
1%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
3%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 44% more female students than male students enrolled at Northern Maine Community College with a gender ratio of 15% women to 10% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Northern Maine Community College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
10%
|
| Women |
15%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
80
|
| Women |
115
|
Northern Maine Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Maine, with 98 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
98%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
50% 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 | 33.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 35.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161484 IPEDS survey data for Northern Maine Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2025