| Faculty Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 472 | 60.05% |
| White | 226 | 28.75% |
| Asian | 46 | 5.85% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 8 | 1.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.25% |
The majority of UMES teachers are Black or African American. Faculty diversity is higher than average.