University of Massachusetts-Amherst Demographics & Diversity Overview

34%
Minority Students
51%
Female Students
9%
International
43
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Massachusetts-Amherst has a diverse student body with 34% students of color and 9% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
63.8%(14,400)
Hispanic
9.1%(2,053)
African American
5.0%(1,123)
Asian
13.7%(3,097)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(17)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(15)
Two or More Races
4.4%(990)
Unknown
3.9%(885)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color34%
Total Enrollment32,229
International Students9%

Cultural Engagement

University of Massachusetts-Amherst offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

University of Massachusetts-Amherst has a gender distribution of 51% female students and 49% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
48.6%(11,843)
Women
51.4%(12,548)

Gender Statistics

Men11,843

37% of total enrollment

Women12,548

39% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Massachusetts-Amherst serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 84% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 5% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.1%(270)
18-19
40.1%(9,790)
20-21
43.9%(10,714)
22-24
9.4%(2,304)
25+
5.4%(1,313)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(2)
20-21
1.3%(105)
22-24
20.8%(1,627)
25+
77.9%(6,104)

Age Diversity Insights

84%

Traditional Age (18-21)

5%

Non-Traditional (25+)

24%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Massachusetts-Amherst attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 9% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 65% in-state residents, 26% out-of-state students, and 9% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
65.3%(3,641)
Out-of-State
25.8%(1,438)
International
9.0%(501)

Regional Representation

In-State3,641

65% of student body

Out-of-State1,438

26% of student body

International501

9% of student body

States Represented

43 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

34%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

51%

Female Students

Global Reach

9%

International

Age Diversity

5%

Non-Traditional Age