A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Eastern Maine Community College are mostly White with a small American Indian/Alaskan population. The school has very low racial diversity. 12% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
88%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 4% more female students than male students enrolled at Eastern Maine Community College with a gender ratio of 51% women to 49% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Eastern Maine Community College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
49%
|
| Women |
51%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,164
|
| Women |
1,212
|
Eastern Maine Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Maine, with 99 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
99%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
56% 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 | 28.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 36.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161138 IPEDS survey data for Eastern Maine Community College.