University of Maine Demographics & Diversity Overview

18%
Minority Students
51%
Female Students
1%
International
46
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Maine has a diverse student body with 18% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
82.0%(9,189)
Hispanic
5.0%(558)
African American
1.8%(203)
Asian
1.7%(195)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%(91)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(4)
Two or More Races
3.8%(424)
Unknown
4.8%(541)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color18%
Total Enrollment14,675
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Maine has a gender distribution of 51% female students and 49% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
48.5%(5,569)
Women
51.5%(5,905)

Gender Statistics

Men5,569

38% of total enrollment

Women5,905

40% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Maine serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 57% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 8% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
7.4%(684)
18-19
34.4%(3,187)
20-21
35.7%(3,307)
22-24
12.6%(1,168)
25+
9.9%(921)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.8%(21)
22-24
19.4%(483)
25+
79.8%(1,989)

Age Diversity Insights

57%

Traditional Age (18-21)

8%

Non-Traditional (25+)

22%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Maine attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 61% in-state residents, 38% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
61.0%(1,104)
Out-of-State
37.8%(685)
International
1.2%(22)

Regional Representation

In-State1,104

61% of student body

Out-of-State685

38% of student body

International22

1% of student body

States Represented

46 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

18%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

51%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

8%

Non-Traditional Age