University of Southern Maine Demographics & Diversity Overview

23%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
2%
International
39
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Southern Maine has a diverse student body with 23% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
76.7%(5,280)
Hispanic
4.3%(296)
African American
6.7%(461)
Asian
2.4%(166)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%(51)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(4)
Two or More Races
3.5%(241)
Unknown
5.6%(384)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color23%
Total Enrollment9,718
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

University of Southern Maine offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

University of Southern Maine has a gender distribution of 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.3%(2,813)
Women
59.7%(4,164)

Gender Statistics

Men2,813

29% of total enrollment

Women4,164

43% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Southern Maine serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 37% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 16% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
17.6%(974)
18-19
23.9%(1,322)
20-21
23.4%(1,291)
22-24
15.2%(841)
25+
19.8%(1,092)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.0%(21)
22-24
14.2%(285)
25+
84.7%(1,702)

Age Diversity Insights

37%

Traditional Age (18-21)

16%

Non-Traditional (25+)

28%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Southern Maine attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 69% in-state residents, 29% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
68.9%(473)
Out-of-State
29.3%(201)
International
1.9%(13)

Regional Representation

In-State473

69% of student body

Out-of-State201

29% of student body

International13

2% of student body

States Represented

39 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

23%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

16%

Non-Traditional Age