University of Maine Demographics & Diversity Overview

16%
Minority Students
50%
Female Students
2%
International
40
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Maine has a diverse student body with 16% 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
84.1%(8,029)
Hispanic
5.0%(482)
African American
1.7%(159)
Asian
1.7%(164)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%(77)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(3)
Two or More Races
3.7%(356)
Unknown
2.9%(279)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color16%
Total Enrollment12,231
International Students2%

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 50% female students and 50% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
50.4%(4,924)
Women
49.6%(4,850)

Gender Statistics

Men4,924

40% of total enrollment

Women4,850

40% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Maine serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 70% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
8.4%(824)
18-19
35.2%(3,438)
20-21
34.9%(3,410)
22-24
12.3%(1,206)
25+
9.2%(896)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.9%(22)
22-24
19.7%(483)
25+
79.4%(1,952)

Age Diversity Insights

70%

Traditional Age (18-21)

9%

Non-Traditional (25+)

20%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of 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 61% in-state residents, 36% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
61.5%(1,157)
Out-of-State
36.3%(684)
International
2.2%(41)

Regional Representation

In-State1,157

61% of student body

Out-of-State684

36% of student body

International41

2% of student body

States Represented

40 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

16%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

50%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

9%

Non-Traditional Age