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
Diversity Highlights
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
Gender Statistics
36% of total enrollment
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
Graduate Student Ages
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
Regional Representation
81% of student body
17% of student body
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