University of Southern Maine

Demographics

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The gender and racial makeup of a college can impact students' experiences. On this page, let's cover the demographics of University of Southern Maine.

Student Body

University of Southern Maine has 7,604 total students. 5,525 are undergraduates and 2,079 and graduate students.

The enrollment trend at USM over the past 3 years:

Additional facts about the student body at USM:

Gender

More women than men attend University of Southern Maine. In the undergraduate class, 59% are women and 41% are men.

Race/Ethnicity

A college’s diversity is important to many students. Here are the racial demographics at University of Southern Maine as of 2025.

DEI Laws

Some states have passed laws related to how colleges and universities can administer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. In states with such a law, schools may be limited in the programs they offer.

University of Southern Maine is not in a state with an anti-DEI law.

The legal landscape around these laws changes quickly. At CollegeIQ, we do our best to update this data as soon as new laws are passed. But students who are concerned about this should conduct research on the latest laws (and possible future laws) in the state before selecting a college