Most Diverse BSW Colleges in Maine 2026

5 ranked BSW programs in Maine

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All 5 Ranked Colleges in Maine

1
University of Maine at Presque Isle

Presque Isle, ME · Public · 2,873 students

National #290
51.6 / 100
36.0%
Minority Students
Moderate
Diversity Level
$7,650
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)

University of Maine at Presque Isle comes in at #290 on our 2026 diversity list. The student body is less diverse than many BSW programs, which is worth considering given the profession's emphasis on cultural competence.

The student body is 36.0% minority, which adds some diversity to classroom discussions and group projects. The school carries a "Moderate" diversity classification, reflecting a reasonably mixed student population. A gender ratio of 0.72 reflects the typical lean in social work programs, though it's not extreme.

2
University of Maine

Orono, ME · Public · 12,029 students

National #467
35.4 / 100
18.2%
Minority Students
Low
Diversity Level
$12,000
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)

At #467 for diversity, University of Maine's BSW program has room to grow in this area. That said, diversity is just one factor — the program may offer other strengths that matter to you.

At 18.2% minority enrollment, the student body is less diverse than many BSW programs — something to weigh if cross-cultural exposure is important to you. With a "Low" diversity designation, the campus lacks the demographic breadth you'd find at higher-ranked programs. With a 0.94 gender balance ratio, University of Maine maintains one of the more equitable male-to-female splits among BSW programs.

3
Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Standish, ME · Private · 1,454 students

National #530
27 / 100
19.5%
Minority Students
Low
Diversity Level
$42,834
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)

At #530 for diversity, Saint Joseph's College of Maine's BSW program has room to grow in this area. That said, diversity is just one factor — the program may offer other strengths that matter to you.

Only 19.5% of students come from minority backgrounds, which is lower than average for social work programs. The school's "Low" diversity rating indicates limited demographic variety — an important consideration for social work students. The gender balance ratio of 0.66 is moderate — there's some skew, but less than many social work programs.

4
University of Southern Maine

Portland, ME · Public · 7,604 students

National #560
21.5 / 100
20.1%
Minority Students
Low
Diversity Level
$8,316
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)

At #560 for diversity, University of Southern Maine's BSW program has room to grow in this area. That said, diversity is just one factor — the program may offer other strengths that matter to you.

Only 20.1% of students come from minority backgrounds, which is lower than average for social work programs. University of Southern Maine receives a "Low" diversity classification, suggesting the student body is more homogeneous than most BSW programs. The gender balance ratio of 0.58 is moderate — there's some skew, but less than many social work programs.

5
University of New England

Biddeford, ME · Private · 6,573 students

National #589
16.4 / 100
20.5%
Minority Students
Low
Diversity Level
$41,050
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)

At #589 for diversity, University of New England's BSW program has room to grow in this area. That said, diversity is just one factor — the program may offer other strengths that matter to you.

The 20.5% minority enrollment rate suggests limited demographic diversity, which may affect the range of perspectives in your classes. The school's "Low" diversity rating indicates limited demographic variety — an important consideration for social work students. At 0.42 for gender balance, the student population skews heavily in one direction — not unusual for BSW programs, but noticeable.