University of Maryland Eastern Shore Demographics & Diversity Overview

87%
Minority Students
53%
Female Students
3%
International
20
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Maryland Eastern Shore has a diverse student body with 87% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
10.1%(190)
Hispanic
4.4%(83)
African American
77.3%(1,453)
Asian
1.4%(27)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%(12)
Two or More Races
4.6%(87)
Unknown
1.5%(28)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color87%
Total Enrollment2,518
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Maryland Eastern Shore has a gender distribution of 53% female students and 47% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
46.6%(901)
Women
53.4%(1,032)

Gender Statistics

Men901

36% of total enrollment

Women1,032

41% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Maryland Eastern Shore serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 67% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 11% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.0%(19)
18-19
35.0%(676)
20-21
32.2%(623)
22-24
21.2%(410)
25+
10.6%(205)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.5%(9)
22-24
22.9%(134)
25+
75.6%(442)

Age Diversity Insights

67%

Traditional Age (18-21)

11%

Non-Traditional (25+)

23%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Maryland Eastern Shore attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 81% in-state residents, 17% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
80.6%(466)
Out-of-State
16.8%(97)
International
2.6%(15)

Regional Representation

In-State466

81% of student body

Out-of-State97

17% of student body

International15

3% of student body

States Represented

20 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

87%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

53%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

11%

Non-Traditional Age