A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UMES are mostly Black with a small White population. The school has low racial diversity. 90% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
10%
|
| Black |
75%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
8%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 31% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Maryland Eastern Shore with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UMES has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
43%
|
| Women |
57%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,092
|
| Women |
1,426
|
UMES serves a very low number of students outside of Maryland, with 79 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
79%
|
| Out of State |
18%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
62% 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 | 74.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 7.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=163338 IPEDS survey data for University of Maryland Eastern Shore.