University of Southern Maine Demographics & Diversity Overview

22%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
2%
International
26
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Southern Maine has a diverse student body with 22% 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
77.7%(4,299)
Hispanic
4.5%(247)
African American
6.9%(383)
Asian
2.4%(135)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%(36)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(4)
Two or More Races
3.4%(188)
Unknown
4.3%(240)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color22%
Total Enrollment7,583
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 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
41.2%(2,315)
Women
58.8%(3,301)

Gender Statistics

Men2,315

31% of total enrollment

Women3,301

44% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Southern Maine serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 48% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 20% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
17.0%(955)
18-19
24.6%(1,384)
20-21
23.1%(1,300)
22-24
15.7%(880)
25+
19.5%(1,097)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(1)
20-21
0.6%(12)
22-24
14.3%(281)
25+
85.1%(1,673)

Age Diversity Insights

48%

Traditional Age (18-21)

20%

Non-Traditional (25+)

26%

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 74% in-state residents, 24% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
73.9%(539)
Out-of-State
24.4%(178)
International
1.6%(12)

Regional Representation

In-State539

74% of student body

Out-of-State178

24% of student body

International12

2% of student body

States Represented

26 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

22%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

20%

Non-Traditional Age