A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UMF are mostly White with a small Multiracial population. The school has very low racial diversity. 13% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
87%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 451% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Maine at Farmington with a gender ratio of 15% women to 3% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UMF has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
3%
|
| Women |
15%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
53
|
| Women |
292
|
UMF serves a very low number of students outside of Maine, with 80 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
80%
|
| Out of State |
20%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
43% 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 | 6.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 4.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161226 IPEDS survey data for University of Maine at Farmington.
Last updated February 24, 2025