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UMA Demographics & Diversity

Augusta, Maine

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity
Very Low

A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UMA are mostly White with a small Multiracial 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.

Racial demographics of University of Maine at Augusta students
Race Percent of Students
White 86%
Black 1%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 1%
American Indian / Alaskan 2%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 3%
International 0%
Race Unknown 5%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity
Low

There are 103% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Maine at Augusta with a gender ratio of 67% women to 33% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UMA has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.

Male to female gender ratio for University of Maine at Augusta students
Gender Percent of Students
Men 33%
Women 67%
Enrollment by gender for University of Maine at Augusta students
Gender Number of Students
Men 1,466
Women 2,980

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity
Very Low

UMA serves a very low number of students outside of Maine, with 95 percent of the student body residing in-state.

Enrollment by geographic location for University of Maine at Augusta students
Origin Percent of Students
In State 95%
Out of State 4%
Foreign 0%
Unknown Location 1%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income
$48,750 per year

61% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Undergrad Student Population

Enrollment
4,446
Undergrad enrollment by age and part time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 64.8%
Part time Undergrads 60.7%

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161217 IPEDS survey data for University of Maine at Augusta.

Last updated February 24, 2024