University of Massachusetts-Amherst Demographics & Diversity Overview

35%
Minority Students
52%
Female Students
10%
International
47
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Massachusetts-Amherst has a diverse student body with 35% students of color and 10% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
62.1%(16,264)
Hispanic
9.1%(2,380)
African American
5.0%(1,322)
Asian
13.4%(3,524)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(25)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(17)
Two or More Races
4.3%(1,135)
Unknown
5.9%(1,543)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color35%
Total Enrollment37,599
International Students10%

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 52% female students and 48% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
48.2%(13,581)
Women
51.8%(14,601)

Gender Statistics

Men13,581

36% of total enrollment

Women14,601

39% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Massachusetts-Amherst serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 72% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 4% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.1%(261)
18-19
42.3%(10,127)
20-21
42.5%(10,169)
22-24
9.4%(2,243)
25+
4.7%(1,134)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(3)
20-21
1.6%(125)
22-24
23.1%(1,817)
25+
75.3%(5,928)

Age Diversity Insights

72%

Traditional Age (18-21)

4%

Non-Traditional (25+)

25%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Massachusetts-Amherst attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 10% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 67% in-state residents, 23% out-of-state students, and 10% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
67.2%(3,528)
Out-of-State
23.3%(1,220)
International
9.5%(499)

Regional Representation

In-State3,528

67% of student body

Out-of-State1,220

23% of student body

International499

10% of student body

States Represented

47 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

35%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

52%

Female Students

Global Reach

10%

International

Age Diversity

4%

Non-Traditional Age