University of Maryland-College Park Demographics & Diversity Overview

55%
Minority Students
49%
Female Students
2%
International
45
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
42.6%(13,341)
Hispanic
11.0%(3,448)
African American
13.6%(4,244)
Asian
22.9%(7,176)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(36)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(21)
Two or More Races
5.0%(1,571)
Unknown
4.7%(1,466)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color55%
Total Enrollment44,086
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
51.0%(16,595)
Women
49.0%(15,962)

Gender Statistics

Men16,595

38% of total enrollment

Women15,962

36% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Maryland-College Park serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 74% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 5% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.3%(89)
18-19
34.5%(10,562)
20-21
43.8%(13,410)
22-24
16.6%(5,075)
25+
4.8%(1,472)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
1.1%(114)
20-21
23.8%(2,419)
22-24
35.7%(3,631)
25+
39.4%(4,004)

Age Diversity Insights

74%

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 69% in-state residents, 29% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
69.0%(4,260)
Out-of-State
28.8%(1,779)
International
2.2%(137)

Regional Representation

In-State4,260

69% of student body

Out-of-State1,779

29% of student body

International137

2% of student body

States Represented

45 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