A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Saint Joseph's College of Maine are mainly White with a small Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 45% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
55%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
1%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
40%
|
There are 68% more female students than male students enrolled at Saint Joseph's College of Maine with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Saint Joseph's College of Maine has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
37%
|
| Women |
63%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
552
|
| Women |
926
|
Saint Joseph's College of Maine serves a low number of students outside of Maine, with 57 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
57%
|
| Out of State |
42%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
25% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 33.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 40.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161518 IPEDS survey data for Saint Joseph's College of Maine.