A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UMUC are predominantly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 58% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
42%
|
| Black |
27%
|
| Hispanic |
12%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
9%
|
There are 20% more male students than female students enrolled at University of Maryland University College with a gender ratio of 55% men to 45% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UMUC has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
55%
|
| Women |
45%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
30,478
|
| Women |
25,360
|
UMUC serves a high number of out-of-state students with 63% of the student body residing outside of Maryland or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
37%
|
| Out of State |
59%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
33% 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 | 78.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 76.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=163204 IPEDS survey data for University of Maryland University College.