| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 103 | 29.51% |
| White | 94 | 26.93% |
| Unknown | 91 | 26.07% |
| Asian | 21 | 6.02% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 19 | 5.44% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 3.15% |
| International | 10 | 2.87% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.29% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 | 0.29% |
The majority of UMES graduate students are Black or African American.