Southern Maine Community College Demographics & Diversity Overview

23%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
0%
International
22
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Southern Maine Community College has a diverse student body with 23% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
76.5%(6,603)
Hispanic
4.3%(367)
African American
10.2%(876)
Asian
2.7%(230)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(28)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(6)
Two or More Races
3.2%(273)
Unknown
2.8%(244)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color23%
Total Enrollment8,693
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Southern Maine Community College has a gender distribution of 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.2%(3,753)
Women
56.8%(4,940)

Gender Statistics

Men3,753

43% of total enrollment

Women4,940

57% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Southern Maine Community College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 40% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 19% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
19.8%(1,428)
18-19
32.6%(2,349)
20-21
15.6%(1,126)
22-24
9.1%(653)
25+
22.8%(1,645)

Age Diversity Insights

40%

Traditional Age (18-21)

19%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Southern Maine Community College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 125% in-state residents, -26% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
99.6%(1,863)
International
0.4%(7)

Regional Representation

In-State1,863

125% of student body

International7

0% of student body

States Represented

22 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

23%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

19%

Non-Traditional Age