A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at University of Maine at Fort Kent are mostly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has low racial diversity. 25% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
75%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
11%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 135% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Maine at Fort Kent with a gender ratio of 70% women to 30% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of Maine at Fort Kent has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
30%
|
| Women |
70%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
361
|
| Women |
849
|
University of Maine at Fort Kent serves a very low number of students outside of Maine, with 67 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
67%
|
| Out of State |
19%
|
| Foreign |
11%
|
| Unknown Location |
4%
|
39% 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 | 31.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 41.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161235 IPEDS survey data for University of Maine at Fort Kent.