University of Maryland-College Park Demographics & Diversity Overview

55%
Minority Students
49%
Female Students
2%
International
40
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Maryland-College Park has a diverse student body with 55% 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
43.2%(12,628)
Hispanic
10.7%(3,131)
African American
13.1%(3,833)
Asian
23.2%(6,772)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(33)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(16)
Two or More Races
5.0%(1,456)
Unknown
4.7%(1,367)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color55%
Total Enrollment40,792
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Maryland-College Park has a gender distribution of 49% female students and 51% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
50.8%(15,413)
Women
49.2%(14,940)

Gender Statistics

Men15,413

38% of total enrollment

Women14,940

37% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Maryland-College Park serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 77% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 5% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.3%(97)
18-19
34.2%(10,373)
20-21
42.9%(13,010)
22-24
17.4%(5,279)
25+
5.3%(1,594)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(4)
20-21
1.0%(104)
22-24
27.8%(2,906)
25+
71.1%(7,425)

Age Diversity Insights

77%

Traditional Age (18-21)

5%

Non-Traditional (25+)

26%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Maryland-College Park attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 72% in-state residents, 26% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
72.1%(4,187)
Out-of-State
25.8%(1,496)
International
2.2%(126)

Regional Representation

In-State4,187

72% of student body

Out-of-State1,496

26% of student body

International126

2% of student body

States Represented

40 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

55%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

49%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

5%

Non-Traditional Age