A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at University of Southern Maine are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 18% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
82%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 237% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Southern Maine with a gender ratio of 21% women to 6% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of Southern Maine has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
6%
|
| Women |
21%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
459
|
| Women |
1,549
|
University of Southern Maine serves a low number of students outside of Maine, with 66 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
66%
|
| Out of State |
32%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
38% 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 | 32% |
| Part time Undergrads | 30.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161554 IPEDS survey data for University of Southern Maine.
Last updated February 24, 2025