A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at University of Maine-Machias are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 23% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
77%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
4%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 109% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Maine at Machias with a gender ratio of 68% women to 32% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of Maine-Machias has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
32%
|
| Women |
68%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
247
|
| Women |
515
|
University of Maine-Machias serves a very low number of students outside of Maine, with 84 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
84%
|
| Out of State |
16%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
0% 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 | 35.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 25.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161244 IPEDS survey data for University of Maine at Machias.
Last updated February 24, 2024