A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Massachusetts Maritime Academy are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 13% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
87%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 516% more male students than female students enrolled at Massachusetts Maritime Academy with a gender ratio of 86% men to 14% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Massachusetts Maritime Academy has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
86%
|
| Women |
14%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,226
|
| Women |
199
|
Massachusetts Maritime Academy serves a very low number of students outside of Massachusetts, with 73 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
73%
|
| Out of State |
25%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
17% 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 | 2.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=166692 IPEDS survey data for Massachusetts Maritime Academy.